delete-task

THE RISK

Critical Risk

Why delete-task needs a policy

This tool permanently removes data without possibility of recovery through the tool itself. While the blast radius is limited to a single task and its subtasks (not the entire list), the irreversible nature of deletion classifies it as Destructive rather than Write.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'delete-task' and description states 'Delete a task from a Microsoft Todo list. This will remove the task and all its checklist items (subtasks).' The use of 'Delete' and 'remove' indicates irreversible data destruction.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access delete-task gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control delete-task

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Microsoft Todo MCP Service, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for delete-task:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "delete-task"
  ]
}

delete-task disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

Create a free account and register Microsoft Todo MCP Service — nothing to install.
Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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EXPLORE

Related tools and policies

More Microsoft Todo MCP Service tools

Destructive delete-checklist-item Delete a checklist item (subtask) from a task. This removes just the specific subtask, not Destructive delete-task-list Delete a task list (top-level container) from Microsoft Todo. This will remove the list an Write create-checklist-item Create a new checklist item (subtask) for a task. Checklist items help break down a task i Write create-task Create a new task in a specific Microsoft Todo list. A task is the main todo item that can Write create-task-list Create a new task list (top-level container) in Microsoft Todo to help organize your tasks Write update-checklist-item Update an existing checklist item (subtask). Allows changing the text content or completio Write update-task Update an existing task in Microsoft Todo. Allows changing any properties of the task incl Write update-task-list Update the name of an existing task list (top-level container) in Microsoft Todo.

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FAQ

Questions about delete-task

What does the delete-task tool do? +

Delete a task from a Microsoft Todo list. This will remove the task and all its checklist items (subtasks). It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Microsoft Todo MCP Service 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 delete-task? +

Register the Microsoft Todo MCP Service MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete-task: 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 Microsoft Todo MCP Service. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete-task? +

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 delete-task? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete-task 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 delete-task completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for 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 delete-task? +

delete-task is provided by the Microsoft Todo MCP Service MCP server (jhirono/todomcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Microsoft Todo MCP Service tool call.

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