clear_deal_custom_field · Mcp Pipedrive MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What clear_deal_custom_field does on Mcp Pipedrive

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why clear_deal_custom_field needs a policy

This tool sets a custom field to null, which is a modification of existing data. Although it clears data, the 'Auto-backed up' note indicates it is reversible via restore, placing it in the Write category rather than Destructive. The blast radius is medium as it affects individual deal fields and can be restored.

From the tool's definition Clear (set to null) one custom field on a deal. Auto-backed up.

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Verdict

clear_deal_custom_field Rate-limited

clear_deal_custom_field 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": {
    "clear_deal_custom_field": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "clear_deal_custom_field_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 Mcp Pipedrive, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about clear_deal_custom_field

What does the clear_deal_custom_field tool do? +

Clear (set to null) one custom field on a deal. Auto-backed up. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Pipedrive MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on clear_deal_custom_field? +

Register the Mcp Pipedrive MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for clear_deal_custom_field: 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 Mcp Pipedrive. Nothing to install.

What risk level is clear_deal_custom_field? +

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

Can I rate-limit clear_deal_custom_field? +

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

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

clear_deal_custom_field is provided by the Mcp Pipedrive MCP server (leonardoceron-yvy/yvy-mcp-pipedrive). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.