This function will delete a folder with the given name. If the folder does not exist,
AI agents call delete_folder to permanently remove resources in Mcp Pypi — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
Deleting a folder is an irreversible operation that destroys all contents within it. This cannot be undone and represents permanent data loss, placing it in the Destructive category rather than Write. Severity is high because the blast radius includes loss of potentially important files and directory structures, though not financial systems or the entire system (which would be critical).
From the tool's definition Tool name 'delete_folder' and description 'will delete a folder' indicates irreversible deletion of data and directory structures.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
This function will delete a folder with the given name. If the folder does not exist,. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Mcp Pypi MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Mcp Pypi MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_folder: 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 Mcp Pypi. Nothing to install.
delete_folder 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 delete_folder 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 delete_folder. 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.
delete_folder is provided by the Mcp Pypi MCP server (ujjwalko/mcp-pypi-terminal). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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