workboard_update_activity_tool · MCP Workboard MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What workboard_update_activity_tool does on MCP Workboard

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why workboard_update_activity_tool needs a policy

The 'update_activity' operation modifies existing data reversibly, fitting the Write category. Severity is medium because updates to activity data could affect team coordination and workflows, but the impact is reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'update_activity' indicating modification of data. No description provided to clarify scope or constraints.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

workboard_update_activity_tool Rate-limited

workboard_update_activity_tool 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": {
    "workboard_update_activity_tool": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "workboard_update_activity_tool_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about workboard_update_activity_tool

What does the workboard_update_activity_tool tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on workboard_update_activity_tool? +

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

What risk level is workboard_update_activity_tool? +

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

Can I rate-limit workboard_update_activity_tool? +

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

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

workboard_update_activity_tool is provided by the MCP Workboard MCP server (mcp-workboard-crunchtools). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.