gns3_delete_snapshot

THE RISK

Critical Risk

Why gns3_delete_snapshot needs a policy

This tool irreversibly deletes data (a snapshot) without the ability to undo the action. Snapshots in network simulation software are typically used for state preservation and recovery. Permanent deletion matches the Destructive category definition. Severity is high because an agent could lose important simulation states, configuration backups, or recovery points needed for network engineering work.

From the tool's definition Tool name explicitly states 'delete' and description states 'Delete a snapshot permanently' — the word 'permanently' indicates irreversible removal of data.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access gns3_delete_snapshot gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control gns3_delete_snapshot

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and GNS3 Network Simulator MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for gns3_delete_snapshot:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "gns3_delete_snapshot"
  ]
}

gns3_delete_snapshot 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 GNS3 Network Simulator 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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FAQ

Questions about gns3_delete_snapshot

What does the gns3_delete_snapshot tool do? +

Delete a snapshot permanently. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the GNS3 Network Simulator 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 gns3_delete_snapshot? +

Register the GNS3 Network Simulator MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gns3_delete_snapshot: 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 GNS3 Network Simulator MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is gns3_delete_snapshot? +

gns3_delete_snapshot 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 gns3_delete_snapshot? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gns3_delete_snapshot 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 gns3_delete_snapshot completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for gns3_delete_snapshot. 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 gns3_delete_snapshot? +

gns3_delete_snapshot is provided by the GNS3 Network Simulator MCP Server MCP server (wael-rd/gns3-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 GNS3 Network Simulator MCP Server tool call.

Start from GNS3 Network Simulator 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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