task_delete

THE RISK

Critical Risk

The tool permanently removes task files and optionally entire folder hierarchies without possibility of recovery. This is a classic destructive operation that cannot be reversed. While not financial in impact, the irreversible nature and potential to delete multiple related items (subtasks via cascade) makes it high severity.

From the tool's definition "Permanently deletes a task file" and "This operation cannot be undone" and "delete the entire folder with subtasks" indicate irreversible deletion of data.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

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

HOW TO CONTROL TASK_DELETE

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

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "task_delete"
  ]
}

task_delete disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

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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

More Scopecraft Command tools

Execute search_reindex Rebuild the search index to ensure all content is searchable with current data. Use this t Write task_transform Transform tasks between simple and parent forms. Promote creates a parent folder from a si Write init_root Initialize or set the project root directory for the current session. Write parent_create Creates a parent task folder with _overview.md and optional initial subtasks. Parent tasks Write task_create Creates a new task with auto-generated ID based on title. Tasks are created with type-spec Write task_move Moves tasks between workflow states. Automatically updates status based on transition unle Write task_update Updates a task Read debug_code_path Debug tool to verify which version of the code is running.

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FAQ

What does the task_delete tool do? +

Permanently deletes a task file. For parent tasks, use cascade:true to delete the entire folder with subtasks. This operation cannot be undone. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Scopecraft Command 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 task_delete? +

Register the Scopecraft Command MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for task_delete: 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 Scopecraft Command. Nothing to install.

What risk level is task_delete? +

task_delete 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 task_delete? +

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

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

task_delete is provided by the Scopecraft Command MCP server (scopecraft/command). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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