Delete a dataset from a project
AI agents call delete_dataset to permanently remove resources in Dataiku DSS MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
Deletion of datasets cannot be undone and represents permanent loss of data. This is a destructive operation with significant blast radius if invoked mistakenly by an AI agent on the wrong project or dataset. Severity is high rather than critical because the scope is limited to a single dataset within Dataiku (not system-wide or financial), though impact depends on the dataset's importance.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_dataset' and description states 'Delete a dataset from a project' — this irreversibly removes data.
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Delete a dataset from a project. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Dataiku DSS MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Dataiku DSS MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_dataset: 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 Dataiku DSS MCP Server. Nothing to install.
delete_dataset 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 delete_dataset 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 delete_dataset. 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.
delete_dataset is provided by the Dataiku DSS MCP Server MCP server (steven0lisa/mcp-dataiku). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
delete_dataset is one line of Dataiku DSS MCP Server's registry record.
The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.
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