build_reminder · Tick MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What build_reminder does on Tick

AI agents call build_reminder as a supporting operation in Tick workflows.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why build_reminder needs a policy

The description is empty, so classification relies solely on the tool name. 'build_reminder' suggests constructing or building a reminder data structure (similar to the sibling tool 'build_recurrence_rule' which likely just formats data). This is likely a helper/builder function with no direct side effects, though confidence is low due to missing description.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'build_reminder' and description is empty/uninformative. Based on name alone, it likely constructs or formats a reminder object rather than performing a side-effectful operation.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

build_reminder Rate-limited

build_reminder gets a rate cap, and everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "build_reminder": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "build_reminder_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 60,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about build_reminder

What does the build_reminder tool do? +

build_reminder. It is categorised as a Other tool in the Tick MCP Server, which means it performs auxiliary operations.

How do I enforce a policy on build_reminder? +

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

What risk level is build_reminder? +

build_reminder is a Other tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit build_reminder? +

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

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

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