Delete a floating IP (unassigns from server if attached)
AI agents call delete_floating_ip to permanently remove resources in Hcloud — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
Deleting a floating IP is an irreversible operation that destroys a cloud resource. Once deleted, the floating IP cannot be recovered and any infrastructure depending on it will be affected.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_floating_ip' and description states 'Delete a floating IP' — the verb 'delete' combined with the destructive action of removing a cloud resource indicates irreversible data destruction.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Delete a floating IP (unassigns from server if attached). It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Hcloud MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Hcloud MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_floating_ip: 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 Hcloud. Nothing to install.
delete_floating_ip is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_floating_ip 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delete_floating_ip. 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.
delete_floating_ip is provided by the Hcloud MCP server (xodus-co/hcloud-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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