launchnotes_create_external_content_link

WHAT IT DOES

What launchnotes_create_external_content_link does on LaunchNotes MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why launchnotes_create_external_content_link needs a policy

This tool creates and adds new data (an external content link) to an existing announcement, which is a reversible write operation. It does not execute code, delete data, or move funds. The severity is medium because malicious link injection could mislead users or distribute malware, but the impact is limited to a single announcement and is reversible via removal.

From the tool's definition Tool 'launchnotes_create_external_content_link' performs an 'attach' operation that modifies an announcement by adding a supporting link; the description states 'The link appears in the announcement,' indicating persistent creation of content.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

launchnotes_create_external_content_link Rate-limited

launchnotes_create_external_content_link 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": {
    "launchnotes_create_external_content_link": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "launchnotes_create_external_content_link_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about launchnotes_create_external_content_link

What does the launchnotes_create_external_content_link tool do? +

Attach a supporting link to a LaunchNotes announcement. The link appears in the announcement. It is categorised as a Write tool in the LaunchNotes 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 launchnotes_create_external_content_link? +

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

What risk level is launchnotes_create_external_content_link? +

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

Can I rate-limit launchnotes_create_external_content_link? +

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

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

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