update_model_templates

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/update-model-templates.md

WHAT IT DOES

What update_model_templates does on Anki

AI agents use update_model_templates 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 update_model_templates is rated Medium

This tool modifies Anki model templates, which are reversible write operations affecting the structure and display of flashcards. While not destructive (templates can be reverted), it is not a read-only operation. The high severity reflects that corrupting or maliciously modifying card templates could compromise a user's entire flashcard study collection.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_model_templates' indicates modification of Anki card model templates. Sibling tools include 'add_note', 'add_tags_to_notes', and 'answer_cards', suggesting this server performs write operations on Anki flashcard data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

update_model_templates Rate-limited

update_model_templates 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": {
    "update_model_templates": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_model_templates_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 update_model_templates call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_model_templates

What does the update_model_templates tool do? +

update_model_templates 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 update_model_templates? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit update_model_templates? +

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

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

update_model_templates 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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