configure_runway_api_key

Save your Runway API key. Call this when the user provides their key.

SERVERFreshdesk SOURCE@mindstone-engineering/mcp-server-freshdesk

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/freshdesk/configure-runway-api-key.md

WHAT IT DOES

What configure_runway_api_key does on Freshdesk

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

RISK

Why configure_runway_api_key is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies stored configuration data (API credentials) rather than merely reading it. While not inherently destructive, saving API keys is a Write operation that persists new state. Severity is high because misuse could allow an attacker to store malicious API credentials, compromise downstream integrations, or enable unauthorized access to Runway services.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Save your Runway API key' — this stores/modifies sensitive credential data in a system of record.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs configure_runway_api_key safely

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

configure_runway_api_key Rate-limited

configure_runway_api_key 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": {
    "configure_runway_api_key": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "configure_runway_api_key_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 Freshdesk, apply this rule, and every configure_runway_api_key call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about configure_runway_api_key

What does the configure_runway_api_key tool do? +

Save your Runway API key. Call this when the user provides their key. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Freshdesk MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on configure_runway_api_key? +

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

What risk level is configure_runway_api_key? +

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

Can I rate-limit configure_runway_api_key? +

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

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

configure_runway_api_key is provided by the Freshdesk MCP server (@mindstone-engineering/mcp-server-freshdesk). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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