docs_delete_site

Delete a Docs site. WARNING: This permanently deletes the site and all its collections.

Server MCP Help Scout solveitsimply/mcp-helpscout
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What docs_delete_site does on MCP Help Scout

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

Why docs_delete_site needs a policy

This tool irreversibly deletes an entire site and all its dependent collections, which cannot be undone. The cascading nature of the deletion (site + all collections) and the explicit 'permanently deletes' language in the description make this a critical-severity destructive operation. An AI agent with access to this tool could cause severe business impact by deleting entire knowledge base sites.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'docs_delete_site' combined with description stating 'permanently deletes the site and all its collections' with explicit WARNING label.

Questions about docs_delete_site

What does the docs_delete_site tool do? +

Delete a Docs site. WARNING: This permanently deletes the site and all its collections. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the MCP Help Scout 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 docs_delete_site? +

Register the MCP Help Scout MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for docs_delete_site: 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 MCP Help Scout. Nothing to install.

What risk level is docs_delete_site? +

docs_delete_site 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 docs_delete_site? +

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

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

docs_delete_site is provided by the MCP Help Scout MCP server (solveitsimply/mcp-helpscout). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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