add_contact_to_group · CiviCRM MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_contact_to_group does on CiviCRM MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_contact_to_group needs a policy

This operation modifies contact group membership, creating a new association. It is reversible (the contact can be removed from the group), making it a Write action rather than Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_contact_to_group' and description 'Add a contact to a group' indicate a create/modify operation that changes group membership state. No deletion or irreversible destruction occurs.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

add_contact_to_group Rate-limited

add_contact_to_group 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_contact_to_group": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_contact_to_group_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about add_contact_to_group

What does the add_contact_to_group tool do? +

Add a contact to a group. It is categorised as a Write tool in the CiviCRM MCP Server 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_contact_to_group? +

Register the CiviCRM MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_contact_to_group: 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 CiviCRM MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_contact_to_group? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_contact_to_group? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_contact_to_group 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_contact_to_group completely? +

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

add_contact_to_group is provided by the CiviCRM MCP Server MCP server (johncallhub/civicrm-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.