Remove a dataset from memory and optionally delete files
AI agents call remove_dataset to permanently remove resources in MCP DS Toolkit Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
This tool permanently deletes data (datasets and optionally associated files) without reversibility. The optional file deletion component makes this a destructive operation that cannot be undone. While the in-memory removal alone might be Write-category, the explicit file deletion capability elevates it to Destructive.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'remove_dataset' and description states 'Remove a dataset from memory and optionally delete files' — the 'delete files' capability indicates irreversible data removal.
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Remove a dataset from memory and optionally delete files. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the MCP DS Toolkit Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the MCP DS Toolkit Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for remove_dataset: 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 MCP DS Toolkit Server. Nothing to install.
remove_dataset 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 remove_dataset 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 remove_dataset. 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.
remove_dataset is provided by the MCP DS Toolkit Server MCP server (yasserelhaddar/mcp-ds-toolkit-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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