move_note · Obsidian Knowledge Management MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What move_note does on Obsidian Knowledge Management MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why move_note needs a policy

Move operations are reversible (can be undone by moving back to original location) and do not permanently destroy data, distinguishing them from Destructive. The potential to update multiple files via backlink updates elevates severity from low to medium, as cascading modifications across a knowledge vault could have unintended consequences if misapplied by an agent.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Move a note to a new location and optionally update all backlinks.' Moving a file location is a reversible file modification operation.

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Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

move_note Rate-limited

move_note 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": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "move_note_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 Knowledge Management MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about move_note

What does the move_note tool do? +

Move a note to a new location and optionally update all backlinks. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Obsidian Knowledge Management 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? +

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

What risk level is move_note? +

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

Can I rate-limit move_note? +

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

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

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