remove_label_from_card · Mcp Trello MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What remove_label_from_card does on Mcp Trello

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why remove_label_from_card needs a policy

Removing a label from a card modifies the card's metadata but does not delete the label itself or the card. This is a reversible write operation since the label can be re-added. The blast radius is low as it only affects label associations on a single card.

From the tool's definition Remove a label from a card

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

remove_label_from_card Rate-limited

remove_label_from_card 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": {
    "remove_label_from_card": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "remove_label_from_card_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about remove_label_from_card

What does the remove_label_from_card tool do? +

Remove a label from a card. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Trello MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on remove_label_from_card? +

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

What risk level is remove_label_from_card? +

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

Can I rate-limit remove_label_from_card? +

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

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

remove_label_from_card is provided by the Mcp Trello MCP server (mbeauv/mcp-trello). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.