woo_orders_delete

Delete an order

Server Woocommerce @lockon0927/woocommerce-mcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What woo_orders_delete does on Woocommerce

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

Why woo_orders_delete needs a policy

This tool permanently removes order records from WooCommerce, which cannot be undone. Order deletion destroys financial and transactional records that may be required for accounting, legal compliance, and customer service. The blast radius is critical: loss of order history affects business auditing, tax records, fraud investigation, and customer disputes.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'woo_orders_delete' and description 'Delete an order' explicitly indicate irreversible deletion of order data.

Questions about woo_orders_delete

What does the woo_orders_delete tool do? +

Delete an order. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Woocommerce 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 woo_orders_delete? +

Register the Woocommerce MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for woo_orders_delete: 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 Woocommerce. Nothing to install.

What risk level is woo_orders_delete? +

woo_orders_delete 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 woo_orders_delete? +

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

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

woo_orders_delete is provided by the Woocommerce MCP server (@lockon0927/woocommerce-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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