delete_smb_share

Delete an SMB share by ID. Requires confirm=True.

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

What delete_smb_share does on Truenas Ws

AI agents call delete_smb_share 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_smb_share needs a policy

Deleting an SMB share removes a network resource configuration that cannot be automatically recovered without recreation. While the confirm=True requirement adds a minor safeguard, the tool permanently removes access configuration and is irreversible. This qualifies as Destructive rather than Write (which is reversible).

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_smb_share' and description states 'Delete an SMB share by ID.' The verb 'delete' combined with the irreversible nature of removing a share configuration indicates this is a destructive action.

Questions about delete_smb_share

What does the delete_smb_share tool do? +

Delete an SMB share 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_smb_share? +

Register the Truenas Ws MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_smb_share: 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_smb_share? +

delete_smb_share 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_smb_share? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_smb_share 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_smb_share completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delete_smb_share. 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_smb_share? +

delete_smb_share 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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