model_template_add

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/model-template-add.md

WHAT IT DOES

What model_template_add does on Anki

AI agents use model_template_add 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 model_template_add is rated Medium

The tool creates or adds a new model template to Anki's card model system. This is reversible (templates can be deleted or modified later) and does not irreversibly destroy data. While the description is empty (lowering confidence slightly), the naming convention and context strongly suggest a Write operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'model_template_add' indicates adding/creating a model template in Anki. The name contains the verb 'add' which modifies data. Sibling tools like 'add_note', 'add_notes', and 'add_tags_to_notes' establish a pattern of Write operations on this server.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

model_template_add Rate-limited

model_template_add 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": {
    "model_template_add": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "model_template_add_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 model_template_add call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about model_template_add

What does the model_template_add tool do? +

model_template_add 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 model_template_add? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit model_template_add? +

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

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

model_template_add 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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