Medium Risk

gts_block_user

Block an account system-wide (the authenticated user no longer sees their posts and vice versa). Rate-limited: 5/hour.

How to control gts_block_user ↓

What gts_block_user does on Crow

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

Medium Risk

Why gts_block_user needs a policy

Blocking a user modifies a relationship/permission state in the system but is reversible (users can be unblocked). It does not delete data, execute code, or involve financial transactions. The blast radius is medium — misuse could block legitimate accounts and disrupt communications, but it is recoverable.

From the tool's definition Block an account system-wide (the authenticated user no longer sees their posts and vice versa)

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

How to control gts_block_user

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

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "gts_block_user": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gts_block_user_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

gts_block_user 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.

  1. Create a free account and register Crow — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about gts_block_user

What does the gts_block_user tool do? +

Block an account system-wide (the authenticated user no longer sees their posts and vice versa). Rate-limited: 5/hour. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Crow MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on gts_block_user? +

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

What risk level is gts_block_user? +

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

Can I rate-limit gts_block_user? +

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

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

gts_block_user is provided by the Crow MCP server (kh0pper/crow). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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