delete_repo_topic

Remove a topic from a repository

SERVERForgejo SOURCEsqcows/forgejo-mcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Hiddensee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/sqcows-forgejo-mcp/delete-repo-topic.md

WHAT IT DOES

What delete_repo_topic does on Forgejo

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

RISK

Why delete_repo_topic is rated Critical

Irreversibly removes repository metadata without undo capability; moderate blast radius affecting discoverability.

From the tool's definition Remove a topic from a repository; irreversibly deletes metadata.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs delete_repo_topic safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Forgejo, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For delete_repo_topic, this is the rule to start with:

delete_repo_topic Hidden

delete_repo_topic is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "delete_repo_topic"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Forgejo, apply this rule, and every delete_repo_topic call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about delete_repo_topic

What does the delete_repo_topic tool do? +

Remove a topic from a repository. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Forgejo 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_repo_topic? +

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

What risk level is delete_repo_topic? +

delete_repo_topic 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_repo_topic? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_repo_topic 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_repo_topic completely? +

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

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

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