signavio_delete_folder

THE RISK

Critical Risk

Why signavio_delete_folder needs a policy

This tool irreversibly deletes data (folder and all contained process models, entries, and metadata) with no undo capability. The permanent nature and scope (entire folder hierarchy) elevates it to Destructive rather than Write. Severity is high because accidental or malicious deletion of business process repositories could have significant operational impact, though not direct financial consequences.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'signavio_delete_folder' and description explicitly states 'Permanently delete a folder and all its contents' — the word 'Permanently' and 'delete' combined with cascade deletion of nested content unambiguously indicates irreversible destruction.

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

POLICY

How to control signavio_delete_folder

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

policy.json

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

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

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about signavio_delete_folder

What does the signavio_delete_folder tool do? +

Permanently delete a folder and all its contents. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Signavio 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 signavio_delete_folder? +

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

What risk level is signavio_delete_folder? +

signavio_delete_folder 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 signavio_delete_folder? +

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

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

signavio_delete_folder is provided by the Signavio MCP Server MCP server (willpowell8/signavio-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Signavio MCP Server tool call.

Start from Signavio 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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