delete_message

Delete a bot message by ID

Server Solafon MCP solafon/solafon-mcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What delete_message does on Solafon MCP

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

Why delete_message needs a policy

This tool permanently removes data (a message) and cannot be undone. Deletion operations are irreversible, making this a Destructive category tool. While the blast radius is limited to a single message rather than critical system data, unauthorized deletion of conversation history could still cause significant harm by destroying audit trails, evidence, or important communication records.

From the tool's definition delete_message - Delete a bot message by ID. The verb 'delete' combined with the operation of removing a message by ID indicates irreversible data removal.

Questions about delete_message

What does the delete_message tool do? +

Delete a bot message by ID. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Solafon MCP 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_message? +

Register the Solafon MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_message: 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 Solafon MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_message? +

delete_message 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_message? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_message 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_message completely? +

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

delete_message is provided by the Solafon MCP server (solafon/solafon-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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