// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

GOOGLETASKS_DELETE_TASK

Deletes a specified task from a given task list in Google Tasks.

Single-target operation

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

@overlay-one/google-tasks-mcp-server Destructive

// WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents may call GOOGLETASKS_DELETE_TASK to permanently remove or destroy resources in Google Tasks. 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 GOOGLETASKS_DELETE_TASK

Without a policy, an AI agent could call GOOGLETASKS_DELETE_TASK in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Google Tasks. 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.

google-tasks.yaml

tools:
  GOOGLETASKS_DELETE_TASK:
    rules:
      - action: deny
        reason: "Blocked by default — enable with approval"

See the full Google Tasks policy for all 14 tools.

// DETAILS

Tool Name GOOGLETASKS_DELETE_TASK

Category Destructive

MCP Server Google Tasks MCP Server

Risk Level Critical

// MORE GOOGLE TASKS TOOLS

Destructive GOOGLETASKS_CLEAR_TASKS Destructive GOOGLETASKS_DELETE_TASK_LIST Write GOOGLETASKS_CREATE_TASK_LIST Write GOOGLETASKS_INSERT_TASK Write GOOGLETASKS_MOVE_TASK Write GOOGLETASKS_PATCH_TASK Write GOOGLETASKS_PATCH_TASK_LIST Write GOOGLETASKS_UPDATE_TASK

View all 14 tools →

// WHAT CAN GO WRONG

Agents calling destructive-class tools like GOOGLETASKS_DELETE_TASK have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

Browse the full MCP Attack Database →

// OTHER DESTRUCTIVE TOOLS ACROSS MCP SERVERS

Other tools in the Destructive risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (deny, require_approval) apply to each.

AbraFlexi contact_delete AbraFlexi evidence_delete AbraFlexi invoice_issued_delete AbraFlexi product_delete ACR — Agent Composition Records acknowledge_signal AdButler campaign_bulk_delete_catalog_ad_items

// IN CONTEXT OF CRITICAL RISK

GOOGLETASKS_DELETE_TASK is one of the critical-risk operations in Google Tasks. For the full severity-focused view — only the critical-risk tools with their recommended policies — see the breakdown for this server, or browse all critical-risk tools across every MCP server.

// RELATED READING

// FAQ

What does the GOOGLETASKS_DELETE_TASK tool do? +

Deletes a specified task from a given task list in Google Tasks.. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Google Tasks 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 GOOGLETASKS_DELETE_TASK? +

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

What risk level is GOOGLETASKS_DELETE_TASK? +

GOOGLETASKS_DELETE_TASK 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 GOOGLETASKS_DELETE_TASK? +

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

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for GOOGLETASKS_DELETE_TASK. 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 GOOGLETASKS_DELETE_TASK? +

GOOGLETASKS_DELETE_TASK is provided by the Google Tasks MCP server (@overlay-one/google-tasks-mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

GOOGLETASKS_DELETE_TASK

Let agents act without letting them run wild.