delete_instance_config

THE RISK

Critical Risk

Why delete_instance_config needs a policy

This tool permanently removes a configuration profile, which cannot be undone. Deleting instance configuration is destructive as it alters the instance's operational state irreversibly. While not as severe as deleting the instance itself, removing configuration profiles is a destructive operation with high blast radius if executed unintentionally against the wrong instance or profile.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_instance_config' with description 'Delete a configuration profile for a Linode instance'. The verb 'Delete' explicitly indicates irreversible removal of data.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access delete_instance_config gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control delete_instance_config

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Linode MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for delete_instance_config:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "delete_instance_config"
  ]
}

delete_instance_config disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about delete_instance_config

What does the delete_instance_config tool do? +

Delete a configuration profile for a Linode instance. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Linode 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_instance_config? +

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

What risk level is delete_instance_config? +

delete_instance_config 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_instance_config? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_instance_config 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_instance_config completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delete_instance_config. 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_instance_config? +

delete_instance_config is provided by the Linode MCP Server MCP server (takashito/linode-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Linode MCP Server tool call.

Start from Linode MCP Server, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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