delete_database

DELETE a database permanently. Irreversible — verify the database_id with list_databases first.

Server Ploi MCP Server sudanese/ploi-mcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What delete_database does on Ploi MCP Server

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

Why delete_database needs a policy

This tool irreversibly deletes entire databases with no undo capability. The description explicitly warns it is 'Irreversible', making it unambiguously Destructive. The severity is critical because a misdirected agent call could result in complete loss of production data, and the blast radius is maximal. Destructive is the most severe category and takes precedence over all others.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states: 'DELETE a database permanently. Irreversible'. The tool name is 'delete_database' which performs permanent deletion of data.

Questions about delete_database

What does the delete_database tool do? +

DELETE a database permanently. Irreversible — verify the database_id with list_databases first. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Ploi MCP Server 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_database? +

Register the Ploi MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_database: 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 Ploi MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_database? +

delete_database 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_database? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_database 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_database completely? +

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

delete_database is provided by the Ploi MCP Server MCP server (sudanese/ploi-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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