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What model_template_remove does on Anki
AI agents call model_template_remove to permanently remove resources in Anki, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
Why model_template_remove is rated Critical
Removing a card model template would delete a reusable template used by potentially many cards in Anki. This is irreversible and could cause data loss across multiple cards or decks. Although the description is empty (lowering confidence slightly), the name strongly suggests a destructive operation on schema/template data.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'model_template_remove' indicates deletion/removal of card model templates in Anki. The verb 'remove' combined with 'model_template' suggests irreversible deletion of data structures that define card layouts.
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The rule that runs model_template_remove safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Anki, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For model_template_remove, this is the rule to start with:
model_template_remove 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 Anki, apply this rule, and every model_template_remove call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about model_template_remove
model_template_remove is a destructive tool on the Anki MCP server. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Anki MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Anki MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for model_template_remove: 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 Anki. Nothing to install.
model_template_remove 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 model_template_remove 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 model_template_remove. 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.
model_template_remove is provided by the Anki MCP server (@arielbk/anki-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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