Delete a tag by its UUID.
AI agents call airbyte_delete_tag to permanently remove resources in Airbyte — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
The tool performs an irreversible deletion operation. Although deleting a tag is generally lower-impact than deleting connections or data sources, it cannot be undone and represents permanent data loss. This fits the Destructive category (more severe than Write, which is reversible).
From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'delete'; description states 'Delete a tag by its UUID' — the action is irreversible removal of data.
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Delete a tag by its UUID. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Airbyte MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Airbyte MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for airbyte_delete_tag: 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 Airbyte. Nothing to install.
airbyte_delete_tag is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the airbyte_delete_tag 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for airbyte_delete_tag. 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.
airbyte_delete_tag is provided by the Airbyte MCP server (trustxai/airbyte-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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