Delete multiple tasks at once. Tasks with active children are skipped.
AI agents call bulk_delete_tasks to permanently remove resources in Todos — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
This tool irreversibly removes task records from the system. Deletion cannot be undone and represents permanent data loss. The bulk nature (multiple tasks at once) increases the blast radius if an AI agent misuses the tool with incorrect parameters. While there is a safeguard mentioned ('Tasks with active children are skipped'), the core action is destructive. This is the most severe category applicable.
From the tool's definition Tool name explicitly includes 'delete' and description states 'Delete multiple tasks at once.' The verb 'delete' indicates irreversible removal of data.
Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Delete multiple tasks at once. Tasks with active children are skipped. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Todos MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Todos MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for bulk_delete_tasks: 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 Todos. Nothing to install.
bulk_delete_tasks is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the bulk_delete_tasks 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for bulk_delete_tasks. 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.
bulk_delete_tasks is provided by the Todos MCP server (@hasna/todos). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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