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delete_stackscript

Delete a StackScript

How to control delete_stackscript ↓

What delete_stackscript does on Linode MCP Server

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

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Why delete_stackscript needs a policy

Deleting a StackScript removes a saved script template that users rely on for infrastructure automation. This action cannot be undone and destroys the StackScript resource itself. This is a clear Destructive operation. Severity is high because inadvertent deletion could disrupt automation workflows, though the blast radius is limited to a single StackScript unless the agent has bulk deletion capabilities.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_stackscript' with description 'Delete a StackScript'. The verb 'delete' combined with 'StackScript' (a stored automation template in Linode) indicates irreversible deletion of user data/configuration.

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

How to control delete_stackscript

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_stackscript:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "delete_stackscript"
  ]
}

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

  1. Create a free account and register Linode MCP Server — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about delete_stackscript

What does the delete_stackscript tool do? +

Delete a StackScript. 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_stackscript? +

Register the Linode MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_stackscript: 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_stackscript? +

delete_stackscript 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_stackscript? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_stackscript 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_stackscript completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delete_stackscript. 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_stackscript? +

delete_stackscript 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.

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