complete_reminder · Apple Reminders MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What complete_reminder does on Apple Reminders MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why complete_reminder needs a policy

This tool updates the completion status of reminders, which is a Write operation. It modifies data (reminder state) reversibly, so it does not qualify as Destructive. Severity is medium because misuse (e.g., an agent auto-completing all user reminders) would be disruptive but reversible. Confidence is high because the description clearly indicates a modification operation.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Mark a reminder as complete or incomplete' — this modifies the state of an existing reminder by toggling its completion status. The server description confirms 'updating' is among the capabilities.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

complete_reminder Rate-limited

complete_reminder 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.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "complete_reminder": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "complete_reminder_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Apple Reminders MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about complete_reminder

What does the complete_reminder tool do? +

Mark a reminder as complete or incomplete. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Apple Reminders MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on complete_reminder? +

Register the Apple Reminders MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for complete_reminder: 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 Reminders MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is complete_reminder? +

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

Can I rate-limit complete_reminder? +

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

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

complete_reminder is provided by the Apple Reminders MCP Server MCP server (madebydia/apple-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.