// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

/todo delete

Delete a todo by id for the authenticated user

Handles credentials or secrets (apiKey); Single-target operation

Part of the Yalp MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

yalp-mcp-server Destructive Risk 4/5

// WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

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

// WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON /TODO DELETE

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

// RECOMMENDED POLICY

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

yalp.yaml

tools:
  /todo delete:
    rules:
      - action: deny
        reason: "Blocked by default — enable with approval"

See the full Yalp policy for all 14 tools.

// DETAILS

Tool Name /todo delete

Category Destructive

MCP Server Yalp MCP Server

Risk Level Critical

// MORE YALP TOOLS

Destructive delete_todo Write /list create Write /list resolve Write /todo create Write /todo update Write create_list Write create_todo Write resolve_list

View all 14 tools →

// WHAT CAN GO WRONG

Agents calling destructive-class tools like /todo delete have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

Browse the full MCP Attack Database →

// OTHER DESTRUCTIVE TOOLS ACROSS MCP SERVERS

Other tools in the Destructive risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (deny, require_approval) apply to each.

AbraFlexi contact_delete AbraFlexi evidence_delete AbraFlexi invoice_issued_delete AbraFlexi product_delete Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents remove_intent_card Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents revoke_delegation

// IN CONTEXT OF CRITICAL RISK

/todo delete is one of the critical-risk operations in Yalp. For the full severity-focused view — only the critical-risk tools with their recommended policies — see the breakdown for this server, or browse all critical-risk tools across every MCP server.

// RELATED READING

// FAQ

What does the /todo delete tool do? +

Delete a todo by id for the authenticated user. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Yalp 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 /todo delete? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for /todo delete. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Yalp MCP server.

What risk level is /todo delete? +

/todo delete 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 /todo delete? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the /todo delete rule in your Intercept 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 /todo delete completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for /todo delete. 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 /todo delete? +

/todo delete is provided by the Yalp MCP server (yalp-mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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