MCP Tool Reference Critical Risk

delete-many

Removes all documents that match the filter

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

mongodb-js/mongodb-mcp-server Destructive

WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents may call delete-many to permanently remove or destroy resources in MongoDB. 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-MANY

Without a policy, an AI agent could call delete-many in a loop, permanently destroying resources in MongoDB. 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.

mongodb.yaml 
tools:
  delete-many:
    rules:
      - action: deny
        reason: "Blocked by default — enable with approval"

See the full MongoDB policy for all 36 tools.

DETAILS

Tool Name

delete-many

Category

Destructive

MCP Server

MongoDB MCP Server

Risk Level

Critical

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Delete a Compass component
deleteConfluencePage Atlassian Rovo
Delete a Confluence page
delete_resource AWS
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does the delete-many tool do?

Removes all documents that match the filter. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the MongoDB 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-many?

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

What risk level is delete-many?

delete-many 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-many?

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete-many 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-many completely?

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for delete-many. 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-many?

delete-many is provided by the MongoDB MCP server (mongodb-js/mongodb-mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

ENFORCE POLICIES ON MONGODB

Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.

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