add_to_reading_list

Add a URL to Safari

SERVERIconnect SOURCEiconnect-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-heznpc-iconnect/add-to-reading-list.md

WHAT IT DOES

What add_to_reading_list does on Iconnect

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

RISK

Why add_to_reading_list is rated Medium

This tool creates a new entry in Safari's reading list by adding a URL. This is a Write operation because it creates or modifies data reversibly without destructive side effects. Severity is low because the blast radius of accidental misuse is minimal—adding unwanted URLs to a reading list is easily reversible and causes no harm to system integrity or user assets.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_to_reading_list' and description 'Add a URL to Safari' indicate creation of a new reading list item, a reversible modification to Safari's stored data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs add_to_reading_list safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Iconnect, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For add_to_reading_list, this is the rule to start with:

add_to_reading_list Rate-limited

add_to_reading_list 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": {
    "add_to_reading_list": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_to_reading_list_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 Iconnect, apply this rule, and every add_to_reading_list call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about add_to_reading_list

What does the add_to_reading_list tool do? +

Add a URL to Safari. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Iconnect MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on add_to_reading_list? +

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

What risk level is add_to_reading_list? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_to_reading_list? +

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

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

add_to_reading_list is provided by the Iconnect MCP server (iconnect-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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