move_note_tool · Obsidian MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What move_note_tool does on Obsidian MCP Server

AI agents use move_note_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_note_tool needs a policy

Moving a note is a Write operation—it modifies data (location, references, internal links) reversibly and can typically be undone. It is not Destructive (data remains intact and recoverable), not Execute (no code execution), not Financial, and not Read (causes side effects). Severity is medium because unintended moves could disrupt vault organization and break internal links, but the operation is reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'move_note_tool' indicates file/note movement operations. Context from sibling tools shows this server manages Obsidian vaults with direct filesystem access, supporting 'note management' including create, edit, and delete operations.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

move_note_tool Rate-limited

move_note_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_note_tool": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "move_note_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_note_tool

What does the move_note_tool tool do? +

move_note_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_note_tool? +

Register the Obsidian MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for move_note_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_note_tool? +

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

Can I rate-limit move_note_tool? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the move_note_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_note_tool completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for move_note_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_note_tool? +

move_note_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.