gui_start_card_timer

A execute tool on the Anki MCP server.

SERVERAnki SOURCE@arielbk/anki-mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-arielbk-anki-mcp/gui-start-card-timer.md

WHAT IT DOES

What gui_start_card_timer does on Anki

AI agents invoke gui_start_card_timer to trigger actions in Anki. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why gui_start_card_timer is rated High

This tool executes an operation that interacts with Anki's GUI to start a timer for a card. While not destructive or financial, it performs an action whose effects depend on the card state and could affect user workflow if triggered at unintended times.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'gui_start_card_timer' indicates it triggers a GUI action (start timer) on the Anki application. The 'gui_' prefix is consistent with sibling tools that perform actionable operations (gui_add_cards, gui_answer_card, gui_browse).

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs gui_start_card_timer 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_start_card_timer, this is the rule to start with:

gui_start_card_timer Rate-limited

gui_start_card_timer stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times 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_start_card_timer": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gui_start_card_timer_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-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_start_card_timer call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about gui_start_card_timer

What does the gui_start_card_timer tool do? +

gui_start_card_timer is a execute tool on the Anki MCP server. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Anki MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on gui_start_card_timer? +

Register the Anki MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gui_start_card_timer: 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_start_card_timer? +

gui_start_card_timer is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit gui_start_card_timer? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gui_start_card_timer 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_start_card_timer completely? +

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

gui_start_card_timer 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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