box_task_assign_by_email_tool
Assign a task to a user via email
Part of the Box MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL
AI agents use box_task_assign_by_email_tool to create or modify resources in Box. 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 BOX_TASK_ASSIGN_BY_EMAIL_TOOL
Without a policy, an AI agent could call box_task_assign_by_email_tool 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 Box.
RECOMMENDED POLICY
Write tools can modify data. A rate limit prevents runaway bulk operations from AI agents.
tools:
box_task_assign_by_email_tool:
rules:
- action: allow
rate_limit:
max: 30
window: 60See the full Box policy for all 80 tools.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does the box_task_assign_by_email_tool tool do?
Assign a task to a user via email. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Box MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
How do I enforce a policy on box_task_assign_by_email_tool?
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for box_task_assign_by_email_tool. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Box MCP server.
What risk level is box_task_assign_by_email_tool?
box_task_assign_by_email_tool is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Can I rate-limit box_task_assign_by_email_tool?
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the box_task_assign_by_email_tool 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 box_task_assign_by_email_tool completely?
Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for box_task_assign_by_email_tool. 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 box_task_assign_by_email_tool?
box_task_assign_by_email_tool is provided by the Box MCP server (box-community/mcp-server-box). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.