delete_poll

Permanently delete a poll and all its data (votes, options, child polls). Only the poll creator can delete. Requires authentication. This action cannot be undone.

Handles credentials or secrets (apiKey)

Part of the Timergy MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

@timergy/mcp Destructive Risk 5/5

// WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents may call delete_poll to permanently remove or destroy resources in Timergy. Without a policy, an autonomous agent could delete critical data in a loop with no way to undo the damage. Intercept blocks destructive tools by default and requires explicit human approval before enabling them.

// WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON DELETE_POLL

Without a policy, an AI agent could call delete_poll in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Timergy. There is no undo for destructive operations. Intercept blocks this tool by default and only allows it when a human explicitly approves the action.

// RECOMMENDED POLICY

Destructive tools permanently remove data. Block by default. Only enable with explicit approval workflows.

timergy.yaml

tools:
  delete_poll:
    rules:
      - action: deny
        reason: "Blocked by default — enable with approval"

See the full Timergy policy for all 22 tools.

// DETAILS

Tool Name delete_poll

Category Destructive

MCP Server Timergy MCP Server

Risk Level Critical

// MORE TIMERGY TOOLS

Financial auto_finalize Destructive delete_webhook Execute suggest_best_option Write create_poll Write create_survey Write create_webhook Write invite_to_poll Write send_reminder

View all 22 tools →

// RELATED READING

// FAQ

What does the delete_poll tool do? +

Permanently delete a poll and all its data (votes, options, child polls). Only the poll creator can delete. Requires authentication. This action cannot be undone.. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Timergy 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_poll? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for delete_poll. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Timergy MCP server.

What risk level is delete_poll? +

delete_poll 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_poll? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_poll rule in your Intercept 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_poll completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for delete_poll. 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_poll? +

delete_poll is provided by the Timergy MCP server (@timergy/mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

delete_poll

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