Remove a shared folder from Syncthing configuration. Does not delete files on disk.
AI agents call remove_folder to permanently remove resources in Syncthing MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
Removing a folder from Syncthing configuration is an irreversible action that destroys the sync relationship and configuration. Although physical files are preserved on disk, the synchronization setup cannot be automatically restored, making this a destructive operation. Misuse could cause data to stop syncing across devices without warning, potentially leading to data divergence or loss.
From the tool's definition 'Remove a shared folder from Syncthing configuration' — removing a folder from sync configuration is irreversible without manual reconfiguration; while 'Does not delete files on disk' limits data loss risk, the sync relationship and configuration are…
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Remove a shared folder from Syncthing configuration. Does not delete files on disk. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Syncthing MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Syncthing MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for remove_folder: 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 Syncthing MCP Server. Nothing to install.
remove_folder 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_folder 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_folder. 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_folder is provided by the Syncthing MCP Server MCP server (zaphodsdad/syncthing-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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