launchnotes_update_announcement · LaunchNotes MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What launchnotes_update_announcement does on LaunchNotes MCP Server

AI agents use launchnotes_update_announcement 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_update_announcement needs a policy

This tool modifies existing data (announcements) in a reversible manner. It does not delete data (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), involve financial transactions (Financial), or involve authentication/authorization changes. The severity is medium because updates to announcements could affect public-facing content and user communications, but the impact is generally reversible through subsequent edits.

From the tool's definition Tool description states "Update an existing announcement" and server description indicates "full read/write access via the LaunchNotes GraphQL API" with ability to modify "content, and publishing announcements."

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Verdict

launchnotes_update_announcement Rate-limited

launchnotes_update_announcement 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_update_announcement": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "launchnotes_update_announcement_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 LaunchNotes MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about launchnotes_update_announcement

What does the launchnotes_update_announcement tool do? +

Update an existing 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_update_announcement? +

Register the LaunchNotes MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for launchnotes_update_announcement: 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_update_announcement? +

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

Can I rate-limit launchnotes_update_announcement? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the launchnotes_update_announcement 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_update_announcement completely? +

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

launchnotes_update_announcement 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.