envRemove
Remove an environment variable
Part of the Convex MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL
AI agents may call envRemove to permanently remove or destroy resources in Convex. 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 ENVREMOVE
Without a policy, an AI agent could call envRemove in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Convex. 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.
tools:
envRemove:
rules:
- action: deny
reason: "Blocked by default — enable with approval"See the full Convex policy for all 12 tools.
DETAILS
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does the envRemove tool do?
Remove an environment variable. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Convex 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 envRemove?
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for envRemove. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Convex MCP server.
What risk level is envRemove?
envRemove 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 envRemove?
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the envRemove 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 envRemove completely?
Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for envRemove. 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 envRemove?
envRemove is provided by the Convex MCP server (get-convex/convex-backend). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
ENFORCE POLICIES ON CONVEX
Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.