anki_move_notes · TalkToAnki MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What anki_move_notes does on TalkToAnki

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why anki_move_notes needs a policy

Moving notes between decks is a reversible operation that modifies data organization but does not create, delete, or destroy information. This aligns with the Write category for operations that create or modify data reversibly. Severity is low because the action is easily undoable and affects only organizational metadata, not data loss or system integrity.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'anki_move_notes' and description '将卡片移动到指定卡组' (move cards to specified deck) indicate modification of note metadata (deck assignment) without deletion or irreversible destruction.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

anki_move_notes Rate-limited

anki_move_notes 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": {
    "anki_move_notes": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "anki_move_notes_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about anki_move_notes

What does the anki_move_notes tool do? +

将卡片移动到指定卡组. It is categorised as a Write tool in the TalkToAnki MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on anki_move_notes? +

Register the TalkToAnki MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for anki_move_notes: 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 TalkToAnki. Nothing to install.

What risk level is anki_move_notes? +

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

Can I rate-limit anki_move_notes? +

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

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

anki_move_notes is provided by the TalkToAnki MCP server (muxuuu/talktoanki). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.