delete_contact_group

Delete a contact group. Requires TREKMAIL_ALLOW_DESTRUCTIVE=true.

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

What delete_contact_group does on TrekMail MCP Server

AI agents call delete_contact_group 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_group needs a policy

This tool performs an irreversible deletion operation on contact groups. The explicit requirement for a destructive permission flag confirms the developers classified this as a destructive action. Deletion of contact groups is a high-severity risk because it affects email infrastructure and could disrupt communications for multiple users if the wrong group is deleted by an agent.

From the tool's definition 'Delete a contact group' combined with 'Requires TREKMAIL_ALLOW_DESTRUCTIVE=true' indicates this tool irreversibly removes data. Contact groups cannot be recovered once deleted.

Questions about delete_contact_group

What does the delete_contact_group tool do? +

Delete a contact group. 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_group? +

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

delete_contact_group 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_group? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_contact_group 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_group completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delete_contact_group. 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_group? +

delete_contact_group 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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