AI agents call crm_archive_object to permanently remove resources in HubSpot MCP — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
The tool explicitly performs a delete/archive operation on CRM objects. 'Archive' in HubSpot terminology means soft-deletion, removing the object from active use. This is a destructive action that removes CRM data (companies, contacts, deals, etc.) and may be difficult or impossible to fully reverse, warranting a high severity rating given the blast radius of deleting CRM records.
From the tool's definition Archive (delete) a CRM object
Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access crm_archive_object gives an agent:
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and HubSpot MCP, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for crm_archive_object:
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"hide": [
"crm_archive_object"
]
}crm_archive_object 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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Archive (delete) a CRM object. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the HubSpot MCP MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the HubSpot MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for crm_archive_object: 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 HubSpot MCP. Nothing to install.
crm_archive_object 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 crm_archive_object 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 crm_archive_object. 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.
crm_archive_object is provided by the HubSpot MCP server (shinzo-labs/hubspot-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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