drive_delete_file

THE RISK

Critical Risk

Why drive_delete_file needs a policy

This tool irreversibly removes data (files or folders) from Synology Drive. Although it mentions moving to trash 'by default,' the core function is deletion, which cannot be undone without recovery mechanisms outside the tool's control. Deletion operations are classified as Destructive per the taxonomy.

From the tool's definition The tool description explicitly states 'Delete a file or folder in Synology Drive' and requires a confirm=true flag to execute, indicating it performs an irreversible deletion operation.

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

POLICY

How to control drive_delete_file

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

policy.json

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

drive_delete_file 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 Synology Office — 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

Related tools and policies

More Synology Office tools

Destructive calendar_delete_event Delete a Synology Calendar event permanently. Requires confirm=true. Destructive spreadsheet_delete_file WARNING: Permanently delete an ENTIRE spreadsheet file (.osheet). Destructive spreadsheet_delete_sheet Delete a sheet tab from a Synology Spreadsheet. This action cannot be undone. Provide eith Write spreadsheet_append_rows Append rows to the end of existing data in a Synology Spreadsheet sheet. Provide either fi Write drive_get_sharing_link Generate or retrieve a sharing link for a Synology Drive file with configurable permission Write calendar_create_calendar Create a new Synology Calendar. Write calendar_create_event Create a new Synology Calendar event. Requires confirm=true. Write calendar_update_event Update an existing Synology Calendar event. Requires confirm=true.

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FAQ

Questions about drive_delete_file

What does the drive_delete_file tool do? +

Delete a file or folder in Synology Drive (moves to trash by default). Set confirm=true to execute. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Synology Office 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 drive_delete_file? +

Register the Synology Office MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for drive_delete_file: 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 Synology Office. Nothing to install.

What risk level is drive_delete_file? +

drive_delete_file 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 drive_delete_file? +

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

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

drive_delete_file is provided by the Synology Office MCP server (vocweb/synology-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Synology Office tool call.

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

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