delete an issue you authored
AI agents call delete_issue to permanently remove resources in Tangled MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
The tool performs an irreversible deletion action on issue records. Even though the scope is limited to issues authored by the user (reducing blast radius compared to unrestricted deletion), the action cannot be undone.
From the tool's definition Tool name explicitly includes 'delete' and description states 'delete an issue you authored' — this irreversibly removes data.
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delete an issue you authored. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Tangled MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Tangled MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_issue: 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 Tangled MCP Server. Nothing to install.
delete_issue 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 delete_issue 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 delete_issue. 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.
delete_issue is provided by the Tangled MCP Server MCP server (zzstoatzz/tangled-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
delete_issue is one line of Tangled MCP Server's registry record.
The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.
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