ros2_medkit_delete_update

THE RISK

Critical Risk

Why ros2_medkit_delete_update needs a policy

Deleting a registered update cannot be undone and permanently removes configuration or state information from the ROS 2 system. This is a destructive operation with potentially significant blast radius if triggered incorrectly by an AI agent, as it could disrupt system integrity or recovery mechanisms.

From the tool's definition Tool name explicitly contains 'delete', and description states 'Delete a registered update'. The verb 'delete' indicates irreversible removal of data.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access ros2_medkit_delete_update gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control ros2_medkit_delete_update

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Ros2 Medkit, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for ros2_medkit_delete_update:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "ros2_medkit_delete_update"
  ]
}

ros2_medkit_delete_update disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

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FAQ

Questions about ros2_medkit_delete_update

What does the ros2_medkit_delete_update tool do? +

Delete a registered update. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Ros2 Medkit 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 ros2_medkit_delete_update? +

Register the Ros2 Medkit MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ros2_medkit_delete_update: 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 Ros2 Medkit. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ros2_medkit_delete_update? +

ros2_medkit_delete_update 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 ros2_medkit_delete_update? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the ros2_medkit_delete_update 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 ros2_medkit_delete_update completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for ros2_medkit_delete_update. 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 ros2_medkit_delete_update? +

ros2_medkit_delete_update is provided by the Ros2 Medkit MCP server (selfpatch/ros2_medkit_mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Ros2 Medkit tool call.

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