delete_reminder

Permanently delete a reminder.

Server MCP Apple Reminders rex/mcp-apple-reminders
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What delete_reminder does on MCP Apple Reminders

AI agents call delete_reminder to permanently remove resources in MCP Apple Reminders — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

Why delete_reminder needs a policy

This tool irreversibly deletes a reminder from the user's Apple Reminders application. While the blast radius is limited to a single reminder (not a mass deletion tool), the permanent nature of the operation and inability to undo it classifies this as Destructive rather than Write.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_reminder' and description states 'Permanently delete a reminder.' The word 'permanently' indicates irreversible data loss.

Questions about delete_reminder

What does the delete_reminder tool do? +

Permanently delete a reminder. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the MCP Apple Reminders 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 delete_reminder? +

Register the MCP Apple Reminders MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_reminder: 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 Reminders. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_reminder? +

delete_reminder 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 delete_reminder? +

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

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

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

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