Delete a file or directory from a library.
AI agents call delete_item to permanently remove resources in Seafile MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
This tool irreversibly removes data (files or directories) from storage. Deletion cannot be undone without external backups. Even though Seafile may have soft-delete or trash features, the tool's stated function is to delete, making it destructive.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_item' and description states 'Delete a file or directory from a library.' The verb 'delete' is explicit and unambiguous.
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Delete a file or directory from a library. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Seafile MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Seafile 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 Seafile MCP Server. Nothing to install.
delete_item 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 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.
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.
delete_item is provided by the Seafile MCP Server MCP server (setugk/seafile-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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