Clear all tasks with backup to memory
AI agents call clear_all_tasks to permanently remove resources in MCP Shrimp Task Manager — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
This tool performs bulk deletion of task data without per-item confirmation or selective criteria. Even though a memory backup is created, the action irreversibly removes all tasks from the active system state.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'clear_all_tasks' combined with description 'Clear all tasks with backup to memory' indicates irreversible deletion of all task records. The phrase 'clear all' is unambiguous deletion language.
Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Clear all tasks with backup to memory. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the MCP Shrimp Task Manager MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the MCP Shrimp Task Manager MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for clear_all_tasks: 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 Shrimp Task Manager. Nothing to install.
clear_all_tasks is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the clear_all_tasks 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for clear_all_tasks. 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.
clear_all_tasks is provided by the MCP Shrimp Task Manager MCP server (samihalawa/gist-task-manager-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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