move_folder_tool · Obsidian MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What move_folder_tool does on Obsidian MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why move_folder_tool needs a policy

Moving folders is a reversible write operation—it modifies the structure and organization of the vault by changing folder locations and hierarchies, but doesn't destroy data or execute arbitrary code. It affects multiple files/notes through folder relocation. Without a description, confidence is moderate.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'move_folder_tool' with no description provided. Based on sibling tools context (create_folder_tool, delete_note_tool, edit_note_section_tool) on an Obsidian vault management server, this tool performs folder movement operations within a…

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Verdict

move_folder_tool Rate-limited

move_folder_tool 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.

View as policy code

policy.json

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

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Obsidian MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about move_folder_tool

What does the move_folder_tool tool do? +

move_folder_tool. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Obsidian MCP Server 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_folder_tool? +

Register the Obsidian MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for move_folder_tool: 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 Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is move_folder_tool? +

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

Can I rate-limit move_folder_tool? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the move_folder_tool 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_folder_tool completely? +

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

move_folder_tool is provided by the Obsidian MCP Server MCP server (suhailnajeeb/obsidian-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.