ghost_delete_post

Delete a Ghost post permanently

Server Ghost uppinote20/ghost-mcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What ghost_delete_post does on Ghost

AI agents call ghost_delete_post to permanently remove resources in Ghost — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

Why ghost_delete_post needs a policy

This tool permanently deletes blog posts, which is an irreversible action that cannot be undone. Deletion of content represents a destructive operation with no recovery path. While not directly financial, the high severity reflects the potential business impact of losing published content, user data, or editorial work.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'delete' and description states 'Delete a Ghost post permanently'. The word 'permanently' confirms irreversible data loss.

Questions about ghost_delete_post

What does the ghost_delete_post tool do? +

Delete a Ghost post permanently. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Ghost 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 ghost_delete_post? +

Register the Ghost MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ghost_delete_post: 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 Ghost. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ghost_delete_post? +

ghost_delete_post 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 ghost_delete_post? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the ghost_delete_post 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 ghost_delete_post completely? +

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

ghost_delete_post is provided by the Ghost MCP server (uppinote20/ghost-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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