set_workflow_tags

Set or update the tags/categories on a workflow. Replaces existing tags.

SERVERFlowDot MCP Server SOURCEflowdot-llc/mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What set_workflow_tags does on FlowDot MCP Server

AI agents use set_workflow_tags to create or update resources in FlowDot MCP Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your FlowDot MCP Server environment.

RISK

Why set_workflow_tags is rated Medium

The tool updates workflow tags, which is a metadata modification. This falls under Write category (creates or modifies data reversibly) rather than Destructive because tag changes are reversible—existing tags can be replaced again without data loss.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Set or update the tags/categories on a workflow. Replaces existing tags.' This modifies workflow metadata in a reversible manner.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs set_workflow_tags safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and FlowDot MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For set_workflow_tags, this is the rule to start with:

set_workflow_tags Rate-limited

set_workflow_tags 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_workflow_tags": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_workflow_tags_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 FlowDot MCP Server, apply this rule, and every set_workflow_tags call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_workflow_tags

What does the set_workflow_tags tool do? +

Set or update the tags/categories on a workflow. Replaces existing tags. It is categorised as a Write tool in the FlowDot MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on set_workflow_tags? +

Register the FlowDot MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for set_workflow_tags: 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 FlowDot MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is set_workflow_tags? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_workflow_tags? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_workflow_tags 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_workflow_tags completely? +

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

set_workflow_tags is provided by the FlowDot MCP Server MCP server (flowdot-llc/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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