remove_checklist_item

THE RISK

Critical Risk

Why remove_checklist_item needs a policy

Removing a checklist item is a destructive action as it deletes data from the task structure. While the blast radius is limited to a single checklist item within a task management context, the operation cannot be undone without re-adding the item manually, making it irreversible by nature.

From the tool's definition 'Removes a checklist item' — the word 'removes' indicates irreversible deletion of a checklist entry.

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

POLICY

How to control remove_checklist_item

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

policy.json

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

remove_checklist_item 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

Related tools and policies

More Divide and Conquer MCP Server tools

Destructive clear_task Clears the current task data. Write initialize_task Creates a new task with the specified description and optional initial checklist items. Write add_checklist_item Adds a new item to the checklist. Write add_note Adds a note to the task. Write add_resource Adds a resource to the task. Write mark_task_done Marks a checklist item as done. Write mark_task_undone Marks a checklist item as not done. Write reorder_checklist_item Moves a checklist item to a new position.

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All critical-risk MCP tools → Every critical-risk tool across the catalogue, and the policy pattern that contains them.
The MCP Attack Database → Documented attack patterns against MCP deployments — and the policies that stop them.
Blast radius → How much damage one compromised or confused agent can do — and how to bound it.
Tool call approval → Approval gates on individual tool calls: auto-allow, prompt, or deny.
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FAQ

Questions about remove_checklist_item

What does the remove_checklist_item tool do? +

Removes a checklist item. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Divide and Conquer MCP Server 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_checklist_item? +

Register the Divide and Conquer MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for remove_checklist_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 Divide and Conquer MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is remove_checklist_item? +

remove_checklist_item 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_checklist_item? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the remove_checklist_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 remove_checklist_item completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for remove_checklist_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 remove_checklist_item? +

remove_checklist_item is provided by the Divide and Conquer MCP Server MCP server (landicefu/divide-and-conquer-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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