delete_task

THE RISK

Critical Risk

Why delete_task needs a policy

This tool irreversibly deletes task data when the hard flag is set to True. Even with the soft-delete option (hard=False, which archives), the hard-delete variant destroys data that cannot be recovered.

From the tool's definition delete_task with hard: True parameter performs 'permanently delete' which is irreversible data destruction. The description explicitly states 'If True, permanently delete' and 'cannot be undone' operations are classified as Destructive.

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 Taskdog, 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.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about delete_task

What does the delete_task tool do? +

Delete a task. Args: task_id: ID of the task to delete hard: If True, permanently delete. If False, archive (soft delete). Returns: Confirmation message. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Taskdog 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 Taskdog 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 Taskdog. 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 Taskdog MCP server (kohei-wada/taskdog). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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