delete_image

THE RISK

Critical Risk

Why delete_image needs a policy

This tool irreversibly deletes data (image files and associated database records) with no undo capability. While the blast radius is limited to game imagery within an RPG context (medium severity rather than high/critical), the destructive nature of file and record removal places it in the Destructive category, which takes precedence over Write.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_image' and description states it 'removes file and database record' — both permanent deletion operations.

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

POLICY

How to control delete_image

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

policy.json

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

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

Create a free account and register DMCP — nothing to install.
Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about delete_image

What does the delete_image tool do? +

Delete a stored image (removes file and database record). It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the DMCP 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_image? +

Register the D MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_image: 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 DMCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_image? +

delete_image 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_image? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_image 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_image completely? +

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

delete_image is provided by the D MCP server (shawnrushefsky/dmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every DMCP tool call.

Start from DMCP, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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