toggle_checklist_item · Framedeck MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What toggle_checklist_item does on Framedeck

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why toggle_checklist_item needs a policy

Toggling a checklist item's completion status is a write operation that modifies data (the checked/unchecked state) but is fully reversible—the same toggle can undo the change. It has minimal blast radius and poses low risk to a content production workflow.

From the tool's definition The tool description states it can 'Check or uncheck a subtask/checklist item', which modifies the state of a checklist item. This is a reversible state change operation.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

toggle_checklist_item Rate-limited

toggle_checklist_item 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": {
    "toggle_checklist_item": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "toggle_checklist_item_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL →

Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about toggle_checklist_item

What does the toggle_checklist_item tool do? +

Check or uncheck a subtask/checklist item. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Framedeck MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on toggle_checklist_item? +

Register the Framedeck MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for toggle_checklist_item: 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 Framedeck. Nothing to install.

What risk level is toggle_checklist_item? +

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

Can I rate-limit toggle_checklist_item? +

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

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

toggle_checklist_item is provided by the Framedeck MCP server (lukaris/framedeck-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.