Delete a network
AI agents call delete_network 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.
This tool performs an irreversible deletion operation on a network resource in Hetzner Cloud infrastructure. Deletion of networks cannot be undone and will affect all connected resources (servers, volumes, load balancers). This meets the definition of Destructive: irreversibly deletes data or actions that cannot be undone.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_network' with description 'Delete a network'. The verb 'delete' combined with the resource 'network' indicates irreversible removal of infrastructure.
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Delete a network. 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_network: 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_network 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_network 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_network. 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_network 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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