set_attendance · Eduframe MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What set_attendance does on Eduframe

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why set_attendance needs a policy

This tool modifies attendance data, which is reversible (attendance can be corrected or updated later). It does not delete data (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), or involve financial transactions (Financial). The severity is medium because incorrect attendance records could affect student records, grade calculations, or enrollment status, but the impact is typically localized and correctable.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'set_attendance' and description 'Set an attendance' indicate creation or modification of attendance records. The verb 'set' implies writing/updating data rather than reading it.

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Verdict

set_attendance Rate-limited

set_attendance 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": {
    "set_attendance": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_attendance_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 Eduframe, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about set_attendance

What does the set_attendance tool do? +

Set an attendance. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Eduframe MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on set_attendance? +

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

What risk level is set_attendance? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_attendance? +

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

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

set_attendance is provided by the Eduframe MCP server (martijnpieters/eduframe-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.