Delete an operation from Directus by ID. This action cannot be undone.
AI agents call delete_operation to permanently remove resources in Directus MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
The tool performs an irreversible deletion operation on a Directus operation resource. The description explicitly warns that the action cannot be undone, which is the hallmark of destructive operations. While the blast radius is limited to individual operations (not database-wide), the permanent loss of operational configuration and inability to recover makes this high severity.
From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Delete an operation from Directus by ID. This action cannot be undone.' The irreversible deletion of data is the defining characteristic of the Destructive category.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Delete an operation from Directus by ID. This action cannot be undone. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Directus MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Directus MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_operation: 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 Directus MCP Server. Nothing to install.
delete_operation 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_operation 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_operation. 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_operation is provided by the Directus MCP Server MCP server (skeyelab/directus-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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