assign_action_item_supervisor · Joe MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What assign_action_item_supervisor does on JoeMCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why assign_action_item_supervisor needs a policy

The tool creates or modifies data (assigning a supervisor to an action item) without permanently deleting or destroying information. This is a typical Write operation. Severity is medium because supervisory assignments in a construction management system could affect project accountability and task tracking, but the change is reversible and has no financial impact or destructive consequences.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Assign a supervisor to an action item' — this modifies an existing action item by assigning a supervisor, a reversible data change.

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Verdict

assign_action_item_supervisor Rate-limited

assign_action_item_supervisor 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": {
    "assign_action_item_supervisor": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "assign_action_item_supervisor_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about assign_action_item_supervisor

What does the assign_action_item_supervisor tool do? +

Assign a supervisor to an action item. It is categorised as a Write tool in the JoeMCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on assign_action_item_supervisor? +

Register the Joe MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for assign_action_item_supervisor: 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 JoeMCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is assign_action_item_supervisor? +

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

Can I rate-limit assign_action_item_supervisor? +

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

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

assign_action_item_supervisor is provided by the Joe MCP server (lumberjack-so/joemcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.