set_out_of_office

Set an out-of-office / absence period with status message (NC 28+)

SERVERAIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server SOURCEelgorro/aiquila

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 64 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What set_out_of_office does on AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server

AI agents use set_out_of_office 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
`status`	string	Yes	Short status label (e.g. "Vacation", "Sick leave")
`userId`	string	—	User ID to set absence for (defaults to the configured Nextcloud user)
`lastDay`	string	Yes	Last day of absence (YYYY-MM-DD)
`message`	string	Yes	Detailed absence message shown to others
`firstDay`	string	Yes	First day of absence (YYYY-MM-DD)
`replacementUserId`	string	—	User ID of the replacement/delegate during absence

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why set_out_of_office is rated Medium

This tool creates or updates user status and absence information in Nextcloud. It is a Write operation because it modifies data (status message and absence period) that can be changed or undone by setting a different absence period or clearing the status.

From the tool's definition 'Set an out-of-office / absence period with status message' modifies user account metadata (absence status and message) reversibly.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

set_out_of_office Rate-limited

set_out_of_office 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": {
    "set_out_of_office": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_out_of_office_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 set_out_of_office call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_out_of_office

What does the set_out_of_office tool do? +

Set an out-of-office / absence period with status message (NC 28+). 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 set_out_of_office accept? +

set_out_of_office accepts 6 parameters: status, userId, lastDay, message, firstDay, replacementUserId. Required: status, lastDay, message, firstDay. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on set_out_of_office? +

Register the AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for set_out_of_office: 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 set_out_of_office? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_out_of_office? +

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

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

set_out_of_office 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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