delete_order

Archive an order in Sanka by order id, numeric id, or external reference. This is a soft delete; use permanent_delete_order only after explicit confirmation.

Server Sanka MCP Server sankahq/sanka-mcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What delete_order does on Sanka MCP Server

AI agents call delete_order 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.

Why delete_order needs a policy

Although described as a 'soft delete' (archiving), the tool removes order data from active use and the description explicitly references a permanent deletion capability. Combined with the sibling tool 'activate_order' and the context that this is part of a financial/operational system (orders, invoices, payroll), deleting orders represents irreversible business-critical data destruction with significant operational…

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_order' and description states it can 'Archive an order' and references 'permanent_delete_order', indicating irreversible data removal operations.

Questions about delete_order

What does the delete_order tool do? +

Archive an order in Sanka by order id, numeric id, or external reference. This is a soft delete; use permanent_delete_order only after explicit confirmation. 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_order? +

Register the Sanka MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_order: 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_order? +

delete_order 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_order? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_order 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_order completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delete_order. 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_order? +

delete_order 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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