delete_resource

THE RISK

Critical Risk

Why delete_resource needs a policy

This tool permanently removes a resource with no stated undo mechanism. Although access is restricted to the resource creator, deletion is inherently irreversible and cannot be undone, making it Destructive rather than Write. In a collaborative multi-agent system, an agent with creator privileges could irreversibly destroy project artifacts, causing significant disruption to ongoing work.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_resource' and description states 'Delete a resource from the project.' The verb 'delete' indicates irreversible removal of data.

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

POLICY

How to control delete_resource

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

policy.json

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

delete_resource 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_resource

What does the delete_resource tool do? +

Delete a resource from the project. Only the resource creator can delete it. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Brainstorm 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_resource? +

Register the Brainstorm MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_resource: 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 Brainstorm. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_resource? +

delete_resource 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_resource? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_resource 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_resource completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delete_resource. 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_resource? +

delete_resource is provided by the Brainstorm MCP server (theodorstorm/brainstorm-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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