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delete_project

Delete a project and all its epics and tasks

How to control delete_project ↓

AI agents call delete_project to permanently remove resources in Flux MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

Critical Risk

This tool permanently removes an entire project hierarchy (project + all nested epics + all tasks) with no stated recovery mechanism or undo capability. This is a classic destructive operation with significant blast radius, as misuse by an AI agent could result in large-scale data loss. It exceeds Write severity (which is reversible) and qualifies as Destructive per the classification rules.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_project' with description stating it will 'Delete a project and all its epics and tasks' — this is an irreversible deletion operation affecting multiple data entities simultaneously.

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

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

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "delete_project"
  ]
}

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

  1. Create a free account and register Flux MCP Server — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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What does the delete_project tool do? +

Delete a project and all its epics and tasks. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Flux MCP Server 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_project? +

Register the Flux MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_project: 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 Flux MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_project? +

delete_project 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_project? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_project 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_project completely? +

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

delete_project is provided by the Flux MCP Server MCP server (sirsjg/flux). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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