mark_news_folder_read

Mark all items in a folder as read up to (and including) the given newest item ID.

SERVERAIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server SOURCEelgorro/aiquila

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 22 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/aiquila-nextcloud-mcp-server/mark-news-folder-read.md

WHAT IT DOES

What mark_news_folder_read does on AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server

AI agents use mark_news_folder_read 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.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`folderId`	number	Yes	The folder ID
`newestItemId`	number	Yes	Mark all items with ID <= this value as read

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why mark_news_folder_read is rated Medium

The tool modifies data (read status) but does not delete, destroy, or execute arbitrary operations. It is a reversible state change on existing news items within Nextcloud's news/RSS feed system. The scope is limited to marking items as read, with low blast radius even if misused by an agent.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Mark all items in a folder as read' — a state modification action that changes the read/unread status of news items. This is reversible (items can be marked unread again).

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs mark_news_folder_read 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_news_folder_read, this is the rule to start with:

mark_news_folder_read Rate-limited

mark_news_folder_read 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": {
    "mark_news_folder_read": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mark_news_folder_read_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server, apply this rule, and every mark_news_folder_read call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about mark_news_folder_read

What does the mark_news_folder_read tool do? +

Mark all items in a folder as read up to (and including) the given newest item ID. 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.

What parameters does mark_news_folder_read accept? +

mark_news_folder_read accepts 2 parameters: folderId, newestItemId. Required: folderId, newestItemId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on mark_news_folder_read? +

Register the AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mark_news_folder_read: 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.

What risk level is mark_news_folder_read? +

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

Can I rate-limit mark_news_folder_read? +

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

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

mark_news_folder_read 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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