add_tag_by_name · Ontraport MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_tag_by_name does on Ontraport MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_tag_by_name needs a policy

Tag application is a reversible modification of contact metadata. It does not delete data (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), move money (Financial), or merely read data (Read). The sibling tool set includes destructive actions (delete_contact, cancel_subscription) and financial operations (create_invoice, cancel_subscription), confirming this is a lower-severity write operation.

From the tool's definition Tool applies (adds) tags to contacts, which modifies contact records. Description states 'Apply one or more tags to one or more contacts', indicating data modification.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

add_tag_by_name Rate-limited

add_tag_by_name 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_tag_by_name": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_tag_by_name_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about add_tag_by_name

What does the add_tag_by_name tool do? +

Apply one or more tags to one or more contacts by tag name. If a tag with that name doesn. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Ontraport 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_tag_by_name? +

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

What risk level is add_tag_by_name? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_tag_by_name? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_tag_by_name 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_tag_by_name completely? +

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

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