vote_reef_comment · Basis MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What vote_reef_comment does on Basis MCP Server

AI agents use vote_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 vote_reef_comment needs a policy

This tool modifies data (vote counts or voting records) in a reversible manner—votes can be changed or removed. It does not delete data, execute arbitrary code, move funds, or trigger irreversible state changes. The blast radius of misuse is minimal: an attacker could spam votes, but this is a low-severity write operation with limited impact on the system or users.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'vote_reef_comment' and description 'Upvote/downvote a reef comment' indicate modification of voting state on a comment, creating or updating vote records.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

vote_reef_comment Rate-limited

vote_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": {
    "vote_reef_comment": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "vote_reef_comment_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Basis MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about vote_reef_comment

What does the vote_reef_comment tool do? +

Upvote/downvote a 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 vote_reef_comment? +

Register the Basis MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for vote_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 vote_reef_comment? +

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

Can I rate-limit vote_reef_comment? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the vote_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 vote_reef_comment completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for vote_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 vote_reef_comment? +

vote_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.