delete_item

Archive or delete an item in Sanka by item id or external reference.

SERVERSanka MCP Server SOURCEsankahq/sanka-mcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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This record as markdown: /tools/sankahq-sanka-mcp/delete-item.md

WHAT IT DOES

What delete_item does on Sanka MCP Server

AI agents call delete_item to permanently remove resources in Sanka MCP Server, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why delete_item is rated Critical

The tool directly deletes or archives items, which destroys data and cannot be undone. Even though archiving may be reversible in some systems, the explicit mention of 'delete' combined with the Destructive category rules (irreversibly deletes or overwrites data) places this at Destructive severity.

From the tool's definition Tool explicitly performs 'delete' operation on items; description states it can 'Archive or delete an item' which indicates irreversible data removal capability.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs delete_item safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Sanka MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For delete_item, this is the rule to start with:

delete_item Hidden

delete_item is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "delete_item"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Sanka MCP Server, apply this rule, and every delete_item call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about delete_item

What does the delete_item tool do? +

Archive or delete an item in Sanka by item id or external reference. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Sanka MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on delete_item? +

Register the Sanka MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_item: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Sanka MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_item? +

delete_item is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit delete_item? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_item rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block delete_item completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delete_item. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides delete_item? +

delete_item is provided by the Sanka MCP Server MCP server (sankahq/sanka-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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