MCP Tool Reference Critical Risk

delete_session

Delete the current session and clean up

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

appium-mcp Destructive

WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents may call delete_session to permanently remove or destroy resources in Appium. 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 DELETE_SESSION

Without a policy, an AI agent could call delete_session in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Appium. 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.

appium.yaml
tools:
  delete_session:
    rules:
      - action: deny
        reason: "Blocked by default — enable with approval"

See the full Appium policy for all 27 tools.

DETAILS

Tool Name

delete_session

Category

Destructive

MCP Server

Appium MCP Server

Risk Level

Critical

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does the delete_session tool do?

Delete the current session and clean up. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Appium 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 delete_session?

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

What risk level is delete_session?

delete_session 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_session?

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_session 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 delete_session completely?

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for delete_session. 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_session?

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

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