stateset_delete_supplier
Deletes a supplier record. WARNING: May affect existing purchase orders. Consider deactivating instead.
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What stateset_delete_supplier does on Stateset
AI agents call stateset_delete_supplier to permanently remove resources in Stateset, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
Why stateset_delete_supplier is rated Critical
The tool performs an irreversible deletion of a supplier record, which destroys data and can have cascading effects on dependent purchase orders and business relationships. This is irreversible and fits the Destructive category (delete action). While not a direct financial tool, the high-risk consequences on purchase order integrity and potential business disruption warrant 'high' severity.
From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Deletes a supplier record' with a warning that it 'May affect existing purchase orders', indicating irreversible deletion with potential side effects on related business data.
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The rule that runs stateset_delete_supplier safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Stateset, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For stateset_delete_supplier, this is the rule to start with:
stateset_delete_supplier 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 Stateset, apply this rule, and every stateset_delete_supplier call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about stateset_delete_supplier
Deletes a supplier record. WARNING: May affect existing purchase orders. Consider deactivating instead. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Stateset MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Stateset MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for stateset_delete_supplier: 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 Stateset. Nothing to install.
stateset_delete_supplier 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 stateset_delete_supplier 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 stateset_delete_supplier. 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.
stateset_delete_supplier is provided by the Stateset MCP server (stateset/stateset-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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