add_confluence_page_label · Mcp Atlassian MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_confluence_page_label does on Mcp Atlassian

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_confluence_page_label needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies metadata (labels/tags) on existing Confluence pages. It is a Write operation because it adds organizational metadata reversibly. The blast radius is low: miscategorizing a page through labels causes minimal harm and is easily corrected. It does not execute code, delete data, or move money.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_confluence_page_label' and description 'Adds one or more labels to a Confluence page.' indicate modification of page metadata. Labels are reversible metadata additions that do not alter core content or delete data.

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Verdict

add_confluence_page_label Rate-limited

add_confluence_page_label 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": {
    "add_confluence_page_label": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_confluence_page_label_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 Atlassian, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add_confluence_page_label

What does the add_confluence_page_label tool do? +

Adds one or more labels to a Confluence page. Labels are useful for organizing and categorizing content. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Atlassian MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on add_confluence_page_label? +

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

What risk level is add_confluence_page_label? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_confluence_page_label? +

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

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

add_confluence_page_label is provided by the Mcp Atlassian MCP server (mcp-atlassian). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.