edit_reef_comment · Basis MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What edit_reef_comment does on Basis MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why edit_reef_comment needs a policy

This tool modifies existing user-generated content (a comment) reversibly. It is a Write operation because edits can be undone or corrected. Severity is medium because misuse could spam or deface comments, but the blast radius is limited to comment data on the Basis protocol platform.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'edit_reef_comment' and description 'Edit your reef comment' indicates modification of existing comment data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

edit_reef_comment Rate-limited

edit_reef_comment 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": {
    "edit_reef_comment": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "edit_reef_comment_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about edit_reef_comment

What does the edit_reef_comment tool do? +

Edit your reef comment. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Basis 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 edit_reef_comment? +

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

What risk level is edit_reef_comment? +

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

Can I rate-limit edit_reef_comment? +

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

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

edit_reef_comment is provided by the Basis MCP Server MCP server (launch-on-basis/mcp-ts). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

// THE FULL RECORD

edit_reef_comment is one line of Basis MCP Server's registry record.

The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.

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