smartsuite_delete_records

Delete records. Requires readwrite or admin mode AND SMARTSUITE_ENABLE_DELETE=true. Supports dry-run. Destructive — cannot be undone.

Server SmartSuite MCP Server smartsuitefoundry/smartsuite-mcp-server
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What smartsuite_delete_records does on SmartSuite MCP Server

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

Why smartsuite_delete_records needs a policy

This tool irreversibly removes data from SmartSuite. Even though it supports dry-run capability, the core function is permanent deletion that cannot be recovered. The high access requirement (readwrite/admin mode + feature flag) and audit logging are mitigating controls, but do not change the destructive nature.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Delete records' and 'Destructive — cannot be undone.' The name contains 'delete_records' which is inherently destructive.

Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation

Questions about smartsuite_delete_records

What does the smartsuite_delete_records tool do? +

Delete records. Requires readwrite or admin mode AND SMARTSUITE_ENABLE_DELETE=true. Supports dry-run. Destructive — cannot be undone. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the SmartSuite 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 smartsuite_delete_records? +

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

What risk level is smartsuite_delete_records? +

smartsuite_delete_records 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 smartsuite_delete_records? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the smartsuite_delete_records 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 smartsuite_delete_records completely? +

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

smartsuite_delete_records is provided by the SmartSuite MCP Server MCP server (smartsuitefoundry/smartsuite-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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