list_reminder_lists

Lists the lists (folders) in Apple Reminders (Reminders.app) on this Mac. For Microsoft To Do use todo_list_lists instead.

SERVERLocal SOURCElocal-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/com-local-mcp-local-mcp/list-reminder-lists.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_reminder_lists does on Local

AI agents call list_reminder_lists 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_reminder_lists is rated Low

This tool queries and returns data about reminder lists without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a pure read operation with minimal security impact. The local, GDPR-compliant nature of the server further reduces risk, as data remains on the user's Mac.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'list_reminder_lists' and description states it 'Lists the lists (folders)' — a retrieval operation with no modification or deletion.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

list_reminder_lists Allowed

list_reminder_lists 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_reminder_lists": {}
  }
}

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_reminder_lists call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_reminder_lists

What does the list_reminder_lists tool do? +

Lists the lists (folders) in Apple Reminders (Reminders.app) on this Mac. For Microsoft To Do use todo_list_lists instead. 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_reminder_lists? +

Register the Local MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_reminder_lists: 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_reminder_lists? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_reminder_lists? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_reminder_lists 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_reminder_lists completely? +

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

list_reminder_lists 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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