basecamp_update_message
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Part of the Basecamp MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL
AI agents use basecamp_update_message to create or modify resources in Basecamp. Write operations carry medium risk because an autonomous agent could trigger bulk unintended modifications. Rate limits prevent a single agent session from making hundreds of changes in rapid succession. Argument validation ensures the agent passes expected values.
WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON BASECAMP_UPDATE_MESSAGE
Without a policy, an AI agent could call basecamp_update_message repeatedly, creating or modifying resources faster than any human could review. Intercept's rate limiting ensures write operations happen at a controlled pace, and argument validation catches malformed or unexpected inputs before they reach Basecamp.
RECOMMENDED POLICY
Write tools can modify data. A rate limit prevents runaway bulk operations from AI agents.
tools:
basecamp_update_message:
rules:
- action: allow
rate_limit:
max: 30
window: 60See the full Basecamp policy for all 26 tools.
DETAILS
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basecamp_create_message Write basecamp_create_todo Write basecamp_complete_todo Write basecamp_uncomplete_todo Write basecamp_create_comment Write basecamp_update_comment Write basecamp_create_kanban_card Write basecamp_update_kanban_card Write SIMILAR WRITE TOOLS ON OTHER SERVERS
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does the basecamp_update_message tool do?
Update message with advanced content editing. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Basecamp MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
How do I enforce a policy on basecamp_update_message?
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for basecamp_update_message. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Basecamp MCP server.
What risk level is basecamp_update_message?
basecamp_update_message is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Can I rate-limit basecamp_update_message?
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the basecamp_update_message 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 basecamp_update_message completely?
Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for basecamp_update_message. 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 basecamp_update_message?
basecamp_update_message is provided by the Basecamp MCP server (basecamp-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
ENFORCE POLICIES ON BASECAMP
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