board_delete_task

THE RISK

Critical Risk

Why board_delete_task needs a policy

This tool permanently removes a task from the system with no ability to undo the action. In a task orchestration system managing workflows with DAG dependencies, deleting a task could break dependent workflows, lose work progress, and disrupt team coordination. The operation is irreversible and qualifies as Destructive rather than Write.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'board_delete_task' and description states 'Delete a task by ID'. The verb 'delete' indicates irreversible removal of data.

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

POLICY

How to control board_delete_task

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

policy.json

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

board_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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Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about board_delete_task

What does the board_delete_task tool do? +

Delete a task by ID. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Agent Board 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 board_delete_task? +

Register the Agent Board MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for board_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 Agent Board. Nothing to install.

What risk level is board_delete_task? +

board_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 board_delete_task? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the board_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 board_delete_task completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for board_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 board_delete_task? +

board_delete_task is provided by the Agent Board MCP server (quentintou/agent-board). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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