Delete a specific file or folder from the media library
AI agents call delete_media_file to permanently remove resources in GoHighLevel MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
This tool permanently removes files or folders from the media library without reversal. Deletion is an irreversible action that destroys data. While the blast radius is bounded to media assets rather than critical business data, accidental or malicious deletion of branded assets, campaign media, or client files could cause operational harm.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'delete_media_file' and description explicitly states 'Delete a specific file or folder from the media library' — uses the verb 'Delete' and indicates irreversible removal of media assets.
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Delete a specific file or folder from the media library. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the GoHighLevel MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the GoHighLevel MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_media_file: 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 GoHighLevel MCP Server. Nothing to install.
delete_media_file 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_media_file 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_media_file. 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_media_file is provided by the GoHighLevel MCP Server MCP server (tailormadeweddings/gohighlevel-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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