gui_edit_note

A write tool on the Anki MCP server.

SERVERAnki SOURCE@arielbk/anki-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-arielbk-anki-mcp/gui-edit-note.md

WHAT IT DOES

What gui_edit_note does on Anki

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

RISK

Why gui_edit_note is rated Medium

The 'edit' operation modifies existing flashcard note data reversibly. This is a Write action (not Read, since it changes data; not Destructive, since edits are reversible). Medium severity reflects that corrupted or malicious note edits could degrade study quality, but damage is limited to individual cards and reversible via undo.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'gui_edit_note' with 'edit' verb indicates modification of note data. Sibling tools like 'gui_add_cards' and 'gui_answer_card' suggest this is a GUI operation for note management in Anki. No description provided, limiting specificity.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs gui_edit_note safely

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

gui_edit_note Rate-limited

gui_edit_note 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": {
    "gui_edit_note": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gui_edit_note_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 Anki, apply this rule, and every gui_edit_note call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about gui_edit_note

What does the gui_edit_note tool do? +

gui_edit_note is a write tool on the Anki MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Anki MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on gui_edit_note? +

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

What risk level is gui_edit_note? +

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

Can I rate-limit gui_edit_note? +

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

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

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

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