// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

OMNIFOCUS MCP ENHANCED TOOLS

18 tools from the OmniFocus MCP Enhanced MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

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// ALL 18 OMNIFOCUS MCP ENHANCED TOOLS

READ 11 tools

Read dump_database Gets the current state of your OmniFocus database Read filter_tasks Advanced task filtering with unlimited perspective combinations - status, dates, projects, tags, search, an... Read get_custom_perspective_tasks Get tasks from a specific OmniFocus custom perspective by name. Use this when user refers to perspective na... Read get_flagged_tasks Get flagged tasks from OmniFocus with optional project filtering Read get_forecast_tasks Get tasks from OmniFocus forecast perspective (due/deferred tasks in date range) Read get_inbox_tasks Get tasks from OmniFocus inbox perspective Read get_task_by_id Get information about a specific task by ID or name Read get_tasks_by_tag Get tasks filtered by OmniFocus tags (labels like @home, @work, @urgent). Use this for tag-based filtering,... Read get_today_completed_tasks Get tasks completed today - view today Read list_custom_perspectives List all custom perspectives defined in OmniFocus Read read_task_attachment Read a task attachment reported by get_task_by_id. Images are returned as MCP image content when possible.

WRITE 5 tools

Write add_omnifocus_task Add a new task to OmniFocus Write add_project Add a new project to OmniFocus Write batch_add_items Add multiple tasks or projects to OmniFocus in a single operation Write edit_item Edit a task or project in OmniFocus Write move_task Move an existing task to a project, parent task, or inbox

DESTRUCTIVE 2 tools

Destructive batch_remove_items Remove multiple tasks or projects from OmniFocus in a single operation Destructive remove_item Remove a task or project from OmniFocus

// FAQ

How many tools does the OmniFocus MCP Enhanced MCP server have? +

The OmniFocus MCP Enhanced MCP server exposes 18 tools across 3 categories: Read, Write, Destructive.

How do I enforce policies on OmniFocus MCP Enhanced tools? +

Route the OmniFocus MCP Enhanced server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do OmniFocus MCP Enhanced tools fall into? +

OmniFocus MCP Enhanced tools are categorised as Read (11), Write (5), Destructive (2). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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