remove_empty_notes

A destructive tool on the Anki MCP server.

SERVERAnki SOURCE@arielbk/anki-mcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-arielbk-anki-mcp/remove-empty-notes.md

WHAT IT DOES

What remove_empty_notes does on Anki

AI agents call remove_empty_notes 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.

RISK

Why remove_empty_notes is rated Critical

The verb 'remove' combined with 'notes' (the primary data entity in Anki) indicates a destructive operation. In context of an Anki MCP server where notes are flashcard study material, deletion is irreversible. High severity because removing notes destroys user study data without recovery.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'remove_empty_notes' indicates irreversible deletion of note records. No description provided, but naming convention strongly suggests data removal that cannot be undone.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

remove_empty_notes Hidden

remove_empty_notes is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "remove_empty_notes"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about remove_empty_notes

What does the remove_empty_notes tool do? +

remove_empty_notes 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.

How do I enforce a policy on remove_empty_notes? +

Register the Anki MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for remove_empty_notes: 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.

What risk level is remove_empty_notes? +

remove_empty_notes 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 remove_empty_notes? +

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

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

remove_empty_notes 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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