delete_user

Delete a user. Requires admin privileges.

Server Redmine yenpu/redmine-mcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What delete_user does on Redmine

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

Why delete_user needs a policy

Deleting a user is a destructive action that cannot be undone. It permanently removes a user record from the Redmine system, potentially affecting historical data, access logs, and associations (issues, time entries, comments). While this requires admin privileges, an AI agent with such credentials misusing this tool could cause significant operational harm.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_user' and description states 'Delete a user' — this is an irreversible deletion of a user account and all associated data.

Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation

Questions about delete_user

What does the delete_user tool do? +

Delete a user. Requires admin privileges. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Redmine 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 delete_user? +

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

What risk level is delete_user? +

delete_user 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 delete_user? +

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

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

delete_user is provided by the Redmine MCP server (yenpu/redmine-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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