sync

A other tool on the Anki MCP server.

SERVERAnki SOURCE@arielbk/anki-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Other

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-arielbk-anki-mcp/sync.md

WHAT IT DOES

What sync does on Anki

AI agents call sync as a supporting operation in Anki workflows.

RISK

Why sync is rated Low

Without a description, classification is uncertain. In Anki's context, 'sync' typically synchronizes the local collection with AnkiWeb (a cloud service), which is a write/execute-level operation but not destructive, financial, or purely read. It could be considered Execute as it triggers an external operation. However, confidence is low due to the empty description.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'sync' with empty description. In the context of an Anki MCP server, sync likely triggers synchronization between local Anki and AnkiWeb.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

sync Rate-limited

sync gets a rate cap, and everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "sync": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "sync_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 60,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

SET A RULE FOR THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Anki, apply this rule, and every sync call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about sync

What does the sync tool do? +

sync is a other tool on the Anki MCP server. It is categorised as a Other tool in the Anki MCP Server, which means it performs auxiliary operations.

How do I enforce a policy on sync? +

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

sync is a Other tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit sync? +

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

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

sync 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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