contract-testing_delete_branch
Delete a branch from a pacticipant. Parameters: - pacticipantName (string) *required*: Name of the pacticipant - branchName (string) *required*: Name of the branch to delete
This record as markdown: /tools/smartbear-mcp/contract-testing-delete-branch.md
What contract-testing_delete_branch does on SmartBear MCP
AI agents call contract-testing_delete_branch to permanently remove resources in SmartBear MCP, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
branchName | string | Yes | Name of the branch to delete |
pacticipantName | string | Yes | Name of the pacticipant |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why contract-testing_delete_branch is rated Critical
The tool irreversibly deletes data (a branch) and this action cannot be undone. This meets the definition of Destructive category. While the scope is limited to a single branch within a PactFlow participant, unauthorized or mistaken deletion could cause significant disruption to contract testing workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and collaboration.
From the tool's definition Tool name explicitly contains 'delete' and description states 'Delete a branch from a pacticipant.' The parameters require pacticipantName and branchName, indicating the tool performs an irreversible deletion operation on version control or contract testing…
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The rule that runs contract-testing_delete_branch safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and SmartBear MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For contract-testing_delete_branch, this is the rule to start with:
contract-testing_delete_branch is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect SmartBear MCP, apply this rule, and every contract-testing_delete_branch call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about contract-testing_delete_branch
Delete a branch from a pacticipant. Parameters: - pacticipantName (string) *required*: Name of the pacticipant - branchName (string) *required*: Name of the branch to delete. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the SmartBear MCP MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
contract-testing_delete_branch accepts 2 parameters: branchName, pacticipantName. Required: branchName, pacticipantName. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the SmartBear MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for contract-testing_delete_branch: 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 SmartBear MCP. Nothing to install.
contract-testing_delete_branch 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 contract-testing_delete_branch 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 contract-testing_delete_branch. 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.
contract-testing_delete_branch is provided by the SmartBear MCP server (SmartBear/smartbear-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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