set_conversation_starred · Huly MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What set_conversation_starred does on Huly

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why set_conversation_starred needs a policy

An AI agent can call set_conversation_starred faster than any human can review — one bad instruction and it creates or modifies resources in Huly by the hundred, each call as confident as the last.

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Verdict

set_conversation_starred Rate-limited

set_conversation_starred 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": {
    "set_conversation_starred": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_conversation_starred_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Huly, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about set_conversation_starred

What does the set_conversation_starred tool do? +

Set the authenticated user. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Huly MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on set_conversation_starred? +

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

What risk level is set_conversation_starred? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_conversation_starred? +

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

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

set_conversation_starred is provided by the Huly MCP server (@firfi/huly-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.