delete_reminder_list
Deletes an Apple Reminders list AND all reminders inside it — cannot be undone. Pass the list name (or list_id from list_reminder_lists). Requires confirm=true.
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What delete_reminder_list does on Local
AI agents call delete_reminder_list to permanently remove resources in Local, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
name | string | — | List name to delete (or pass list_id) |
confirm | boolean | — | Must be true to delete |
list_id | string | — | List identifier from list_reminder_lists (alternative to name) |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why delete_reminder_list is rated Critical
This tool irreversibly deletes both a reminders list and all its contents with no undo capability. While it requires explicit confirmation (confirm=true) to mitigate accidental misuse, the destructive nature—permanent removal of user data—places it in the Destructive category rather than Write.
From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Deletes an Apple Reminders list AND all reminders inside it — cannot be undone.' The verb 'deletes' combined with 'cannot be undone' is the defining characteristic of destructive operations.
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The rule that runs delete_reminder_list safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Local, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For delete_reminder_list, this is the rule to start with:
delete_reminder_list is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Local, apply this rule, and every delete_reminder_list call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about delete_reminder_list
Deletes an Apple Reminders list AND all reminders inside it — cannot be undone. Pass the list name (or list_id from list_reminder_lists). Requires confirm=true. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Local MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
delete_reminder_list accepts 3 parameters: name, confirm, list_id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Local MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_reminder_list: 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 Local. Nothing to install.
delete_reminder_list 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_reminder_list 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_reminder_list. 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_reminder_list is provided by the Local MCP server (local-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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