Delete a Freshservice problem
AI agents call delete_problem to permanently remove resources in Freshservice 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 problem records from the Freshservice ITSM system without the ability to undo the action. Deletion of problems is irreversible data destruction, which qualifies as Destructive rather than Write (reversible modifications).
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_problem' and description states 'Delete a Freshservice problem'. The verb 'delete' indicates irreversible removal of data.
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Delete a Freshservice problem. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Freshservice MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Freshservice MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_problem: 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 Freshservice MCP Server. Nothing to install.
delete_problem 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_problem 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_problem. 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_problem is provided by the Freshservice MCP Server MCP server (tannertm0/freshservice-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
Every MCP server has a record like this.
Type a name, get the same breakdown: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, capabilities, recommended policy.
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