manage_project_folders · Tick MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What manage_project_folders does on Tick

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why manage_project_folders needs a policy

The name 'manage_project_folders' most naturally implies Create/Update operations on folder hierarchies rather than Read-only retrieval or destructive deletion. While the empty description reduces confidence, the sibling tools and the TickTick task-management domain suggest reversible write operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'manage_project_folders' suggests creation, modification, or organization of project folder structures. Description is empty, limiting specificity.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

manage_project_folders Rate-limited

manage_project_folders 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": {
    "manage_project_folders": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "manage_project_folders_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about manage_project_folders

What does the manage_project_folders tool do? +

manage_project_folders. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Tick MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on manage_project_folders? +

Register the Tick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for manage_project_folders: 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 manage_project_folders? +

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

Can I rate-limit manage_project_folders? +

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

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

manage_project_folders 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.