edit_block

What edit_block does on Code

AI agents use edit_block to create or update resources in Code, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Code environment.

Why edit_block is rated Medium

The tool performs reversible data modification (editing code blocks/files) without permanent deletion or code execution. This is Write category rather than Execute because editing static content differs from running commands. While high severity due to potential code tampering in a project directory, it remains Write rather than Destructive since edits can be reverted via git or manual undo.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'edit_block' is listed among siblings that include 'edit_file', 'delete_path', and 'run_command'. The server description states it 'Enables Claude AI to run terminal commands, perform file operations, and manage git'.

The rule that runs edit_block safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Code, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For edit_block, this is the rule to start with:

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "edit_block": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "edit_block_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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