add_initiative · Mk Plan Master MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_initiative does on Mk Plan Master

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_initiative needs a policy

This tool creates new planning initiatives (product ideas) in the system. While reversible (initiatives can typically be edited/deleted), it modifies the roadmap planning state and could allow an AI agent to inject unwanted initiatives, pollute planning data, or commit false strategic directions if misused.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_initiative' and description 'Write a new markdown_local initiative into' indicates creating/adding new data (initiative records). The verb 'Write' in the description and 'add' action confirm data creation.

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Verdict

add_initiative Rate-limited

add_initiative 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_initiative": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_initiative_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 Mk Plan Master, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add_initiative

What does the add_initiative tool do? +

Write a new markdown_local initiative into. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mk Plan Master 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_initiative? +

Register the Mk Plan Master MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_initiative: 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 Mk Plan Master. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_initiative? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_initiative? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_initiative 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_initiative completely? +

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

add_initiative is provided by the Mk Plan Master MCP server (kao273183/mk-plan-master). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.