edit_tag · OmniFocus MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What edit_tag does on OmniFocus MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why edit_tag needs a policy

This tool modifies tag metadata but does not delete tags or execute arbitrary operations. The change is reversible—tags can be edited again or restored. While the server supports comprehensive CRUD operations, this specific tool performs a create/update action on organizational metadata.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'edit_tag' with description 'Edit a tag'. The verb 'edit' indicates modification of existing data (a tag), which is a reversible write operation.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

edit_tag Rate-limited

edit_tag 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": {
    "edit_tag": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "edit_tag_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about edit_tag

What does the edit_tag tool do? +

Edit a tag. It is categorised as a Write tool in the OmniFocus 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 edit_tag? +

Register the OmniFocus MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for edit_tag: 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 OmniFocus MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is edit_tag? +

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

Can I rate-limit edit_tag? +

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

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

edit_tag is provided by the OmniFocus MCP Server MCP server (mojenmojen/of-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.