add_time_entry · Clockify MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_time_entry does on Clockify MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_time_entry needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies time tracking records, which are business-critical data that could affect payroll, billing, and project accounting. However, time entries are reversible (can be edited or deleted), so it falls under Write rather than Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_time_entry' and description 'Add a time entry for a specific user' indicate creation of new time tracking data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

add_time_entry Rate-limited

add_time_entry 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_time_entry": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_time_entry_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about add_time_entry

What does the add_time_entry tool do? +

Add a time entry for a specific user. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Clockify 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_time_entry? +

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

What risk level is add_time_entry? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_time_entry? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_time_entry 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_time_entry completely? +

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

add_time_entry is provided by the Clockify MCP Server MCP server (keithhanson/clockify-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.