konsulto_append_to_section · Konsulto MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What konsulto_append_to_section does on Konsulto

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why konsulto_append_to_section needs a policy

This tool modifies findings by appending content to sections, which is a Write operation. It creates or modifies data reversibly without deleting or executing external operations. Severity is medium because unauthorized modifications to security audit findings could mislead stakeholders, but the reversible nature and lack of destructive capability prevents a higher rating.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'append_to_section' and description 'Append markdown prose to a named section of a finding' indicate modification of existing data. The action is reversible (content can be edited or removed), and is not destructive or financial.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

konsulto_append_to_section Rate-limited

konsulto_append_to_section 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": {
    "konsulto_append_to_section": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "konsulto_append_to_section_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 Konsulto, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about konsulto_append_to_section

What does the konsulto_append_to_section tool do? +

Append markdown prose to a named section of a finding. Use this to add. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Konsulto MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on konsulto_append_to_section? +

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

What risk level is konsulto_append_to_section? +

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

Can I rate-limit konsulto_append_to_section? +

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

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

konsulto_append_to_section is provided by the Konsulto MCP server (konsulto/konsulto-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.