delete_template

Delete an email template. Requires TREKMAIL_ALLOW_DESTRUCTIVE=true.

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

What delete_template does on TrekMail MCP Server

AI agents call delete_template 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_template needs a policy

This tool permanently removes email templates from the system. Deletion is irreversible and cannot be undone, fitting the Destructive category definition. The high severity reflects the risk that an AI agent could accidentally or maliciously delete business-critical email templates used across the organization's messaging infrastructure.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_template' and description explicitly states 'Delete an email template.' The requirement for TREKMAIL_ALLOW_DESTRUCTIVE=true further confirms this is a destructive operation that irreversibly removes data.

Questions about delete_template

What does the delete_template tool do? +

Delete an email template. 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_template? +

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

delete_template 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_template? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_template 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_template completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delete_template. 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_template? +

delete_template 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.

// LOOK UP ANOTHER SERVER

Every MCP server has a record like this.

Type a name, get the same breakdown: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, capabilities, recommended policy.

Teams ship this data inside their own products. See what a licence covers →

// GET IN TOUCH

Have a question or want to learn more? Send us a message.

Message sent.

We'll get back to you soon.