// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

youtube_delete_comment

Delete a comment. This action is irreversible. Requires OAuth credentials (CLIENT_ID + CLIENT_SECRET + REFRESH_TOKEN). Costs 50 quota units.

Part of the Youtube MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

youtube-mcp-server Destructive Risk 4/5

// WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents may call youtube_delete_comment to permanently remove or destroy resources in Youtube. Without a policy, an autonomous agent could delete critical data in a loop with no way to undo the damage. Intercept blocks destructive tools by default and requires explicit human approval before enabling them.

// WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON YOUTUBE_DELETE_COMMENT

Without a policy, an AI agent could call youtube_delete_comment in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Youtube. There is no undo for destructive operations. Intercept blocks this tool by default and only allows it when a human explicitly approves the action.

// RECOMMENDED POLICY

Destructive tools permanently remove data. Block by default. Only enable with explicit approval workflows.

youtube.yaml

tools:
  youtube_delete_comment:
    rules:
      - action: deny
        reason: "Blocked by default — enable with approval"

See the full Youtube policy for all 36 tools.

// DETAILS

Tool Name youtube_delete_comment

Category Destructive

MCP Server Youtube MCP Server

Risk Level Critical

// MORE YOUTUBE TOOLS

Destructive youtube_delete_playlist Destructive youtube_rate_video Destructive youtube_remove_playlist_item Write youtube_add_playlist_item Write youtube_create_playlist Write youtube_post_comment Write youtube_reply_comment Write youtube_update_comment

View all 36 tools →

// WHAT CAN GO WRONG

Agents calling destructive-class tools like youtube_delete_comment have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

Browse the full MCP Attack Database →

// OTHER DESTRUCTIVE TOOLS ACROSS MCP SERVERS

Other tools in the Destructive risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (deny, require_approval) apply to each.

AbraFlexi contact_delete AbraFlexi evidence_delete AbraFlexi invoice_issued_delete AbraFlexi product_delete Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents remove_intent_card Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents revoke_delegation

// IN CONTEXT OF CRITICAL RISK

youtube_delete_comment is one of the critical-risk operations in Youtube. For the full severity-focused view — only the critical-risk tools with their recommended policies — see the breakdown for this server, or browse all critical-risk tools across every MCP server.

// RELATED READING

// FAQ

What does the youtube_delete_comment tool do? +

Delete a comment. This action is irreversible. Requires OAuth credentials (CLIENT_ID + CLIENT_SECRET + REFRESH_TOKEN). Costs 50 quota units.. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Youtube 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 youtube_delete_comment? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for youtube_delete_comment. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Youtube MCP server.

What risk level is youtube_delete_comment? +

youtube_delete_comment 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 youtube_delete_comment? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the youtube_delete_comment rule in your Intercept 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 youtube_delete_comment completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for youtube_delete_comment. 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 youtube_delete_comment? +

youtube_delete_comment is provided by the Youtube MCP server (youtube-mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

youtube_delete_comment

Enforce policies on Youtube