delete_contact

Delete a contact. Requires TREKMAIL_ALLOW_DESTRUCTIVE=true.

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

What delete_contact does on TrekMail MCP Server

AI agents call delete_contact 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_contact needs a policy

This tool permanently removes a contact record from the system. Deletion is an irreversible operation that cannot be undone through normal API operations. The explicit requirement for a destructive operations flag confirms this is classified as a destructive action.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_contact' and description explicitly states 'Delete a contact' with a requirement for TREKMAIL_ALLOW_DESTRUCTIVE=true flag, indicating irreversible data removal.

Questions about delete_contact

What does the delete_contact tool do? +

Delete a contact. Requires TREKMAIL_ALLOW_DESTRUCTIVE=true. 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_contact? +

Register the TrekMail MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_contact: 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_contact? +

delete_contact 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_contact? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_contact 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_contact completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delete_contact. 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_contact? +

delete_contact 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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