delete_compendium

Delete a Compendium pack from FoundryVTT. This permanently removes the compendium and all documents it contains. Use with caution.

Server FoundryMCP thestranjer/foundry-vtt-mcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What delete_compendium does on FoundryMCP

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

Why delete_compendium needs a policy

An AI agent that decides to call delete_compendium doesn't hesitate, doesn't double-check, and doesn't stop at one. Whatever it removes from FoundryMCP is gone — there is no undo for destructive operations.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Questions about delete_compendium

What does the delete_compendium tool do? +

Delete a Compendium pack from FoundryVTT. This permanently removes the compendium and all documents it contains. Use with caution. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the FoundryMCP 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_compendium? +

Register the Foundry MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_compendium: 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 FoundryMCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_compendium? +

delete_compendium 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_compendium? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_compendium 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_compendium completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delete_compendium. 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_compendium? +

delete_compendium is provided by the Foundry MCP server (thestranjer/foundry-vtt-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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