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adjust_time

Adds or removes time from a task (manual adjustment). Use positive values to add time, negative to remove. Recommended for manual corrections and better time control.

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adjust_time can permanently delete data in Clareo, with no limits today. PolicyLayer puts allow, deny, and rate-limit rules on every call. Live in minutes.

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AI agents may call adjust_time to permanently remove or destroy resources in Clareo. Without a policy, an autonomous agent could delete critical data in a loop with no way to undo the damage. PolicyLayer blocks destructive tools by default and requires explicit human approval before enabling them.

Without a policy, an AI agent could call adjust_time in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Clareo. There is no undo for destructive operations. PolicyLayer blocks this tool by default and only allows it when a human explicitly approves the action.

Destructive tools permanently remove data. Block by default. Only enable with explicit approval workflows.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "adjust_time"
  ]
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access adjust_time gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so adjust_time only ever does what you allow.

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Other destructive tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: deny by default, or require human approval.

What does the adjust_time tool do? +

Adds or removes time from a task (manual adjustment). Use positive values to add time, negative to remove. Recommended for manual corrections and better time control.. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Clareo MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on adjust_time? +

Register the Clareo MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for adjust_time: 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 Clareo. Nothing to install.

What risk level is adjust_time? +

adjust_time is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit adjust_time? +

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

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

adjust_time is provided by the Clareo MCP server (@clareo/clareo-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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