obsidian_move_note · Mcp Apple Obsidian MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What obsidian_move_note does on Mcp Apple Obsidian

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why obsidian_move_note needs a policy

Moving or renaming notes modifies vault state but is reversible—the original note content and structure remain intact, and the operation can be undone by moving/renaming back. This is distinct from Destructive (irreversible deletion) or Execute (triggering external code). The blast radius is moderate: an AI agent could reorganize or obfuscate vault structure, but users can recover the original organization.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'obsidian_move_note' and description 'Move or rename a note within the vault' indicate reversible modification of note metadata and file paths. The action is similar to filesystem move/rename operations which are Write-category operations.

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Verdict

obsidian_move_note Rate-limited

obsidian_move_note 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": {
    "obsidian_move_note": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "obsidian_move_note_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 Mcp Apple Obsidian, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about obsidian_move_note

What does the obsidian_move_note tool do? +

Move or rename a note within the vault. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Apple Obsidian MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on obsidian_move_note? +

Register the Mcp Apple Obsidian MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for obsidian_move_note: 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 Mcp Apple Obsidian. Nothing to install.

What risk level is obsidian_move_note? +

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

Can I rate-limit obsidian_move_note? +

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

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

obsidian_move_note is provided by the Mcp Apple Obsidian MCP server (rex/mcp-apple-obsidian). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.