Delete one or more files from a theme by filename. Requires write_themes access scope.
AI agents call delete_theme_files to permanently remove resources in Kockatoos Shopify MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
This tool irreversibly deletes theme files, which cannot be undone without manual recovery or reupload. Theme files are critical to store appearance and functionality. Misuse could break the storefront UI/UX. Classified as Destructive rather than Write because deletion is the core irreversible action.
From the tool's definition Tool name explicitly contains 'delete', and description confirms it 'Delete one or more files from a theme' — this is irreversible data destruction. Requires 'write_themes' access scope, indicating privileged operations on store customization assets.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Delete one or more files from a theme by filename. Requires write_themes access scope. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Kockatoos Shopify MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Kockatoos Shopify MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_theme_files: 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 Kockatoos Shopify MCP Server. Nothing to install.
delete_theme_files 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_theme_files 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_theme_files. 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_theme_files is provided by the Kockatoos Shopify MCP Server MCP server (untitled-developers/shopify-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the 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 →