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tasks_archive

Archive (delete) a task

How to control tasks_archive ↓

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

Critical Risk

The tool archives/deletes a task in HubSpot CRM. Archiving in HubSpot is effectively a soft or hard delete that removes the record, which is not easily reversible. This matches the Destructive category. The blast radius is high as task data could be permanently lost.

From the tool's definition Archive (delete) a task — the description explicitly states 'delete', and 'archive' in HubSpot context is an irreversible removal of the record from active use.

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

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

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "tasks_archive"
  ]
}

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

  1. Create a free account and register HubSpot MCP — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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What does the tasks_archive tool do? +

Archive (delete) a task. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the HubSpot MCP 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 tasks_archive? +

Register the HubSpot MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tasks_archive: 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 HubSpot MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is tasks_archive? +

tasks_archive 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 tasks_archive? +

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

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

tasks_archive is provided by the HubSpot MCP server (shinzo-labs/hubspot-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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