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clear_notifications

Delete all notifications. Use with caution — this is irreversible.

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clear_notifications can permanently delete data in Taskflow, with no limits today. PolicyLayer puts allow, deny, and rate-limit rules on every call. Live in minutes.

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AI agents may call clear_notifications to permanently remove or destroy resources in Taskflow. Without a policy, an autonomous agent could delete critical data in a loop with no way to undo the damage. PolicyLayer blocks destructive tools by default and requires explicit human approval before enabling them.

Without a policy, an AI agent could call clear_notifications in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Taskflow. There is no undo for destructive operations. PolicyLayer blocks this tool by default and only allows it when a human explicitly approves the action.

Destructive tools permanently remove data. Block by default. Only enable with explicit approval workflows.

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

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access clear_notifications gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so clear_notifications only ever does what you allow.

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Other destructive tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: deny by default, or require human approval.

What does the clear_notifications tool do? +

Delete all notifications. Use with caution — this is irreversible.. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Taskflow 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 clear_notifications? +

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

What risk level is clear_notifications? +

clear_notifications 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 clear_notifications? +

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

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

clear_notifications is provided by the Taskflow MCP server (@dalmasonto/taskflow-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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