Medium Risk

move_library_item

Move a file or folder to a new location in a SharePoint document library.

How to control move_library_item ↓

What move_library_item does on Apple Shortcuts

AI agents use move_library_item to create or update resources in Apple Shortcuts — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Apple Shortcuts environment.

Medium Risk

Why move_library_item needs a policy

Moving files or folders in SharePoint is a reversible write operation that changes metadata (location) without destroying data. While it could disrupt workflows if misused (e.g., moving critical files to inaccessible locations), the action can typically be undone. It does not permanently delete data (Destructive), involve financial transactions (Financial), or execute arbitrary code (Execute).

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Move a file or folder to a new location' — this modifies the location/structure of data in SharePoint.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access move_library_item gives an agent:

How to control move_library_item

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Apple Shortcuts, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for move_library_item:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "move_library_item": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "move_library_item_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

move_library_item stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

  1. Create a free account and register Apple Shortcuts — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about move_library_item

What does the move_library_item tool do? +

Move a file or folder to a new location in a SharePoint document library. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Apple Shortcuts MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on move_library_item? +

Register the Apple Shortcuts MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for move_library_item: 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 Apple Shortcuts. Nothing to install.

What risk level is move_library_item? +

move_library_item is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit move_library_item? +

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

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

move_library_item is provided by the Apple Shortcuts MCP server (@mindstone/mcp-server-apple-shortcuts). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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