delete_view

<use_case> Delete a view (table, report, or dashboard) in the specified workspace. </use_case>

Server Zoho Analytics zoho-analytics-mcp-server
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 32 required

What delete_view does on Zoho Analytics

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

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
org_id object
view_id string Yes
workspace_id string Yes

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why delete_view needs a policy

Deleting views (tables, reports, or dashboards) is an irreversible operation that destroys data structures and cannot be undone. This falls squarely into the Destructive category, which is more severe than Write. The blast radius is high because an errant deletion could remove critical analytics views used by multiple stakeholders.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_view' and description states 'Delete a view (table, report, or dashboard)'. The verb 'delete' indicates irreversible removal of data artifacts.

Questions about delete_view

What does the delete_view tool do? +

<use_case> Delete a view (table, report, or dashboard) in the specified workspace. </use_case>. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Zoho Analytics MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

What parameters does delete_view accept? +

delete_view accepts 3 parameters: org_id, view_id, workspace_id. Required: view_id, workspace_id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on delete_view? +

Register the Zoho Analytics MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_view: 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 Zoho Analytics. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_view? +

delete_view 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_view? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_view 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_view completely? +

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

delete_view is provided by the Zoho Analytics MCP server (zoho-analytics-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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