get_backlinks_tool

A read tool on the Obsidian MCP server.

SERVERObsidian MCP Server SOURCEadrienthebo/obsidian-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/adrienthebo-obsidian-mcp/get-backlinks-tool.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_backlinks_tool does on Obsidian MCP Server

AI agents call get_backlinks_tool to retrieve information from Obsidian MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why get_backlinks_tool is rated Low

Backlinks are references to a note from other notes—fundamentally metadata retrieval with no state modification. No description was provided, which lowers confidence slightly, but the naming convention and context among sibling tools strongly suggest this retrieves existing graph relationships without side effects. This is a safe read operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_backlinks_tool' indicates a query operation that retrieves link information. Sibling tools include read operations like 'get_note_info_tool' and 'get_outgoing_links_tool', establishing a pattern of retrieval-only functions.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_backlinks_tool safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Obsidian MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For get_backlinks_tool, this is the rule to start with:

get_backlinks_tool Allowed

get_backlinks_tool is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_backlinks_tool": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Obsidian MCP Server, apply this rule, and every get_backlinks_tool call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_backlinks_tool

What does the get_backlinks_tool tool do? +

get_backlinks_tool is a read tool on the Obsidian MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Obsidian MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_backlinks_tool? +

Register the Obsidian MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_backlinks_tool: 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 Obsidian MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_backlinks_tool? +

get_backlinks_tool is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_backlinks_tool? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_backlinks_tool 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 get_backlinks_tool completely? +

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

get_backlinks_tool is provided by the Obsidian MCP Server MCP server (adrienthebo/obsidian-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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