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delete_knowledge

Remove a knowledge topic

Risk signalsPermanently deletes knowledge entries

Part of the U2 MCP Server server.

delete_knowledge can permanently delete data in U2 MCP Server, with no limits today. PolicyLayer puts allow, deny, and rate-limit rules on every call. Live in minutes.

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AI agents may call delete_knowledge to permanently remove or destroy resources in U2 MCP Server. Without a policy, an autonomous agent could delete critical data in a loop with no way to undo the damage. PolicyLayer blocks destructive tools by default and requires explicit human approval before enabling them.

Without a policy, an AI agent could call delete_knowledge in a loop, permanently destroying resources in U2 MCP Server. There is no undo for destructive operations. PolicyLayer blocks this tool by default and only allows it when a human explicitly approves the action.

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

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "delete_knowledge"
  ]
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access delete_knowledge gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so delete_knowledge only ever does what you allow.

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Other destructive tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: deny by default, or require human approval.

What does the delete_knowledge tool do? +

Remove a knowledge topic. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the U2 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_knowledge? +

Register the U2 MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_knowledge: 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 U2 MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_knowledge? +

delete_knowledge 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_knowledge? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_knowledge 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_knowledge completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delete_knowledge. 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_knowledge? +

delete_knowledge is provided by the U2 MCP Server MCP server (pypi:u2-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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