move_note

Move or rename a note within the vault, preserving its full content. Parent folders at the destination are created as needed. By default, wikilinks and file references are updated, matching Obsidian

ServerObsidian Mcp Pro
CategoryWrite

How to control move_note ↓

WHAT IT DOES

What move_note does on Obsidian Mcp Pro

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

THE RISK

Medium Risk

Why move_note needs a policy

move_note is a write operation because it modifies the vault structure by relocating files and updating references. While it does not delete data irreversibly (the note content is preserved), it does restructure the vault state.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it will "Move or rename a note within the vault, preserving its full content" and "wikilinks and file references are updated". This modifies file locations and updates internal references.

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

POLICY

How to control move_note

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

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "move_note": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "move_note_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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.

Create a free account and register Obsidian Mcp Pro — nothing to install.
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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More Obsidian Mcp Pro tools

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FAQ

Questions about move_note

What does the move_note tool do? +

Move or rename a note within the vault, preserving its full content. Parent folders at the destination are created as needed. By default, wikilinks and file references are updated, matching Obsidian. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Obsidian Mcp Pro MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on move_note? +

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

What risk level is move_note? +

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

Can I rate-limit move_note? +

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

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for 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 move_note? +

move_note is provided by the Obsidian Mcp Pro MCP server (rps321321/obsidian-mcp-pro). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Obsidian Mcp Pro tool call.

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