workflowy_delete_node

THE RISK

Critical Risk

Why workflowy_delete_node needs a policy

This tool permanently removes data without the ability to undo the operation. Deletion of a node cascades to all children, creating a broad blast radius. An AI agent given this tool could accidentally or maliciously destroy significant portions of a user's outline and task hierarchy.

From the tool's definition Tool name explicitly contains 'delete' and description states 'Delete a WorkFlowy node and all its children' — this is an irreversible removal of data including all descendants.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access workflowy_delete_node gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control workflowy_delete_node

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and WorkFlowy MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for workflowy_delete_node:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "workflowy_delete_node"
  ]
}

workflowy_delete_node disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

Create a free account and register WorkFlowy MCP Server — nothing to install.
Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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EXPLORE

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More WorkFlowy MCP Server tools

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Critical-risk tools in WorkFlowy MCP Server → Every critical-risk tool this server exposes, in one view.
All critical-risk MCP tools → Every critical-risk tool across the catalogue, and the policy pattern that contains them.
The MCP Attack Database → Documented attack patterns against MCP deployments — and the policies that stop them.
Blast radius → How much damage one compromised or confused agent can do — and how to bound it.
Tool call approval → Approval gates on individual tool calls: auto-allow, prompt, or deny.
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FAQ

Questions about workflowy_delete_node

What does the workflowy_delete_node tool do? +

Delete a WorkFlowy node and all its children. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the WorkFlowy 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 workflowy_delete_node? +

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

What risk level is workflowy_delete_node? +

workflowy_delete_node 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 workflowy_delete_node? +

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

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

workflowy_delete_node is provided by the WorkFlowy MCP Server MCP server (vladzima/workflowy-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every WorkFlowy MCP Server tool call.

Start from WorkFlowy MCP Server, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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