obsidian_uncomplete_task · Mcp Apple Obsidian MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What obsidian_uncomplete_task does on Mcp Apple Obsidian

AI agents use obsidian_uncomplete_task 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_uncomplete_task needs a policy

This tool modifies existing data (task completion status) but does so reversibly, making it a Write operation rather than Execute or Destructive. The severity is medium because unintended task status changes could disrupt user workflows and task tracking, but the effect is limited to metadata updates within a single application and can be easily undone.

From the tool's definition The tool name 'obsidian_uncomplete_task' and description 'Mark a completed task as incomplete' indicate it modifies task status within Obsidian notes. This is a reversible state change operation—the task can be marked complete again.

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Verdict

obsidian_uncomplete_task Rate-limited

obsidian_uncomplete_task 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_uncomplete_task": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "obsidian_uncomplete_task_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_uncomplete_task

What does the obsidian_uncomplete_task tool do? +

Mark a completed task as incomplete. 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_uncomplete_task? +

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

What risk level is obsidian_uncomplete_task? +

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

Can I rate-limit obsidian_uncomplete_task? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the obsidian_uncomplete_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 obsidian_uncomplete_task completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for obsidian_uncomplete_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 obsidian_uncomplete_task? +

obsidian_uncomplete_task 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.