delete_nfs_export

Delete an NFS export by ID. Requires confirm=True.

Server Truenas Ws thoriphes/truenas-ws-mcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What delete_nfs_export does on Truenas Ws

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

Why delete_nfs_export needs a policy

Deleting an NFS export is a destructive action that cannot be undone and removes network file system access configuration. While it requires confirmation (confirm=True), the operation itself permanently removes the export configuration, affecting all clients relying on that NFS share. This fits the Destructive category as it irreversibly deletes system configuration/data structures.

From the tool's definition Tool name explicitly states 'delete_nfs_export' and description confirms it 'Delete[s] an NFS export by ID'. This is an irreversible deletion operation.

Questions about delete_nfs_export

What does the delete_nfs_export tool do? +

Delete an NFS export by ID. Requires confirm=True. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Truenas Ws 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_nfs_export? +

Register the Truenas Ws MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_nfs_export: 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 Truenas Ws. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_nfs_export? +

delete_nfs_export 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_nfs_export? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_nfs_export 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_nfs_export completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delete_nfs_export. 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_nfs_export? +

delete_nfs_export is provided by the Truenas Ws MCP server (thoriphes/truenas-ws-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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