list_omnifocus_tags

Lists all tags defined in OmniFocus.

SERVERLocal SOURCElocal-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What list_omnifocus_tags does on Local

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

RISK

Why list_omnifocus_tags is rated Low

The tool queries and returns tag metadata from OmniFocus without creating, modifying, executing, or deleting anything. It is a passive read operation on local task management data, posing minimal risk even if called by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description: 'Lists all tags defined in OmniFocus' - this is a pure retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_omnifocus_tags 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 list_omnifocus_tags, this is the rule to start with:

list_omnifocus_tags Allowed

list_omnifocus_tags 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": {
    "list_omnifocus_tags": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about list_omnifocus_tags

What does the list_omnifocus_tags tool do? +

Lists all tags defined in OmniFocus. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Local MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_omnifocus_tags? +

Register the Local MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_omnifocus_tags: 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.

What risk level is list_omnifocus_tags? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_omnifocus_tags? +

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

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

list_omnifocus_tags 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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