delete_alias

Permanently remove an email alias from a mailbox. Mail sent to this address will no longer be delivered. This cannot be undone.

Server TrekMail MCP Server trekmail/mcp-server
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What delete_alias does on TrekMail MCP Server

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

Why delete_alias needs a policy

The tool permanently deletes an email alias, which is an irreversible action. Once deleted, the alias ceases to function and cannot be restored through normal operations.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states: 'Permanently remove', 'will no longer be delivered', and 'This cannot be undone.' These phrases directly indicate irreversible deletion of email alias functionality.

Questions about delete_alias

What does the delete_alias tool do? +

Permanently remove an email alias from a mailbox. Mail sent to this address will no longer be delivered. This cannot be undone. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the TrekMail MCP Server 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_alias? +

Register the TrekMail MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_alias: 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 TrekMail MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_alias? +

delete_alias 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_alias? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_alias 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_alias completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delete_alias. 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_alias? +

delete_alias is provided by the TrekMail MCP Server MCP server (trekmail/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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