// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

delete_database

Delete a Turso database

Permanently destroys database and data

Part of the Turso MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

// WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents may call delete_database to permanently remove or destroy resources in Turso. Without a policy, an autonomous agent could delete critical data in a loop with no way to undo the damage. Intercept blocks destructive tools by default and requires explicit human approval before enabling them.

// WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON DELETE_DATABASE

Without a policy, an AI agent could call delete_database in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Turso. There is no undo for destructive operations. Intercept blocks this tool by default and only allows it when a human explicitly approves the action.

// RECOMMENDED POLICY

Destructive tools permanently remove data. Block by default. Only enable with explicit approval workflows.

turso.yaml

tools:
  delete_database:
    rules:
      - action: deny
        reason: "Blocked by default — enable with approval"

See the full Turso policy for all 9 tools.

// DETAILS

Tool Name delete_database

Category Destructive

MCP Server Turso MCP Server

Risk Level Critical

// MORE TURSO TOOLS

Execute execute_query Execute execute_read_only_query Write create_database Write generate_database_token Read describe_table Read list_databases Read list_tables Read vector_search

View all 9 tools →

// WHAT CAN GO WRONG

Agents calling destructive-class tools like delete_database have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

Browse the full MCP Attack Database →

// OTHER DESTRUCTIVE TOOLS ACROSS MCP SERVERS

Other tools in the Destructive risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (deny, require_approval) apply to each.

AbraFlexi contact_delete AbraFlexi evidence_delete AbraFlexi invoice_issued_delete AbraFlexi product_delete Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents remove_intent_card Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents revoke_delegation

// IN CONTEXT OF CRITICAL RISK

delete_database is one of the critical-risk operations in Turso. For the full severity-focused view — only the critical-risk tools with their recommended policies — see the breakdown for this server, or browse all critical-risk tools across every MCP server.

// RELATED READING

// FAQ

What does the delete_database tool do? +

Delete a Turso database. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Turso 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_database? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for delete_database. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Turso MCP server.

What risk level is delete_database? +

delete_database 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_database? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_database rule in your Intercept 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_database completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for delete_database. 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_database? +

delete_database is provided by the Turso MCP server (@mcp-turso-cloud). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

delete_database

Enforce policies on Turso