delete_postgres_database

Delete a Database CRD (actual deletion depends on reclaim policy).

Server CloudNativePG MCP Server wateim/cnpg-mcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What delete_postgres_database does on CloudNativePG MCP Server

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

Why delete_postgres_database needs a policy

This tool permanently removes a PostgreSQL database resource. While the reclaim policy may affect whether underlying data is also deleted, the tool itself is designed to irreversibly remove a database CRD from the Kubernetes cluster. This is a destructive operation that cannot be easily undone and results in data loss.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'delete' and description explicitly states 'Delete a Database CRD'. The phrase 'actual deletion depends on reclaim policy' indicates data loss is the intended outcome, though the extent depends on configuration.

Questions about delete_postgres_database

What does the delete_postgres_database tool do? +

Delete a Database CRD (actual deletion depends on reclaim policy). It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the CloudNativePG 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 delete_postgres_database? +

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

What risk level is delete_postgres_database? +

delete_postgres_database 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 delete_postgres_database? +

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

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

delete_postgres_database is provided by the CloudNativePG MCP Server MCP server (wateim/cnpg-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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