edit_reef_post · Basis MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What edit_reef_post does on Basis MCP Server

AI agents use edit_reef_post 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_post needs a policy

This tool modifies user-generated content (a reef post) but does not delete it, execute code, or cause financial transactions. The damage from misuse is limited to alterations of a single user's post, which can be undone.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'edit_reef_post' and description 'Edit your reef post' indicate modification of existing data (a post). The verb 'edit' is a reversible write operation.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

edit_reef_post Rate-limited

edit_reef_post 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_post": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "edit_reef_post_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about edit_reef_post

What does the edit_reef_post tool do? +

Edit your reef post. 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_post? +

Register the Basis MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for edit_reef_post: 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_post? +

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

Can I rate-limit edit_reef_post? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the edit_reef_post 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_post completely? +

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

edit_reef_post 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.