uninstall_mcp
AI agents call uninstall_mcp to permanently remove resources in ScoutMCP — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
An AI agent that decides to call uninstall_mcp doesn't hesitate, doesn't double-check, and doesn't stop at one. Whatever it removes from ScoutMCP is gone — there is no undo for destructive operations.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
uninstall_mcp. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the ScoutMCP MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Scout MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for uninstall_mcp: 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 ScoutMCP. Nothing to install.
uninstall_mcp 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 uninstall_mcp 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 uninstall_mcp. 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.
uninstall_mcp is provided by the Scout MCP server (yudduy/scoutmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.