configure_fathom_api_key

THE RISK

Medium Risk

Why configure_fathom_api_key needs a policy

The tool persists API key configuration, which is a reversible write operation. However, severity is high rather than medium because misuse could compromise authentication security (an attacker storing a malicious API key or overwriting the legitimate key could disrupt Fathom integration).

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Configure the Fathom API key'—this is a configuration operation that creates or modifies stored credentials/settings.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access configure_fathom_api_key gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control configure_fathom_api_key

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Apple Shortcuts, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for configure_fathom_api_key:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "configure_fathom_api_key": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "configure_fathom_api_key_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

configure_fathom_api_key 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.

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FAQ

Questions about configure_fathom_api_key

What does the configure_fathom_api_key tool do? +

Configure the Fathom API key. Call this tool when the user provides their Fathom API key. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Apple Shortcuts MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on configure_fathom_api_key? +

Register the Apple Shortcuts MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for configure_fathom_api_key: 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 Apple Shortcuts. Nothing to install.

What risk level is configure_fathom_api_key? +

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

Can I rate-limit configure_fathom_api_key? +

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

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

configure_fathom_api_key is provided by the Apple Shortcuts MCP server (@mindstone/mcp-server-apple-shortcuts). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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