Permanently deletes a published data source from the current Tableau site. Restricted to Tableau site administrators and requires the \
AI agents call delete-datasource to permanently remove resources in Tableau MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
This tool irreversibly removes data sources from Tableau, which cannot be undone. While restricted to administrators, an AI agent with improper instructions could permanently destroy critical data assets that other users depend on. This is Destructive rather than Execute because the operation is inherently irreversible and destructive, not merely a code execution with variable outcomes.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete-datasource' and description states it 'Permanently deletes a published data source from the current Tableau site.' The word 'Permanently' and 'deletes' clearly indicate irreversible data destruction.
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Permanently deletes a published data source from the current Tableau site. Restricted to Tableau site administrators and requires the \. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Tableau MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Tableau MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete-datasource: 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 Tableau MCP Server. Nothing to install.
delete-datasource 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-datasource 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-datasource. 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-datasource is provided by the Tableau MCP Server MCP server (tableau/tableau-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.