Delete a DNS record
AI agents call cf_delete_dns_record to permanently remove resources in Cargoshipper — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
This tool permanently deletes DNS records from CloudFlare. DNS record deletion cannot be undone and immediately affects DNS resolution for domains, potentially causing service disruption. While not financial in nature, the irreversible nature of deletion and the infrastructure impact classify this as Destructive with high severity.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'cf_delete_dns_record' with description 'Delete a DNS record'. The word 'Delete' indicates irreversible removal of data.
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Delete a DNS record. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Cargoshipper MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Cargoshipper MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for cf_delete_dns_record: 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 Cargoshipper. Nothing to install.
cf_delete_dns_record is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the cf_delete_dns_record 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for cf_delete_dns_record. 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.
cf_delete_dns_record is provided by the Cargoshipper MCP server (scarr7981/cargoshipper-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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