mark_item_unread
Mark a single news item as unread.
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What mark_item_unread does on AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server
AI agents use mark_item_unread to create or update resources in AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server environment.
Why mark_item_unread is rated Medium
This operation creates or modifies data (the unread flag on a news item) without permanent deletion or irreversible consequences. The change can be easily reversed by marking the item as read again. It affects only metadata about a single news item's status, with minimal blast radius. Therefore, it fits the Write category with low severity.
From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Mark a single news item as unread' — this modifies the read/unread status of a news item, which is a reversible state change to data.
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The rule that runs mark_item_unread safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For mark_item_unread, this is the rule to start with:
mark_item_unread 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.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server, apply this rule, and every mark_item_unread call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about mark_item_unread
Mark a single news item as unread. It is categorised as a Write tool in the AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
Register the AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mark_item_unread: 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 AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server. Nothing to install.
mark_item_unread is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mark_item_unread 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 mark_item_unread. 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.
mark_item_unread is provided by the AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server MCP server (elgorro/aiquila). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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