codecks_update_card · Codecks MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What codecks_update_card does on Codecks MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why codecks_update_card needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies data reversibly without deleting or overwriting irreversibly. Updates to project management cards (such as status, description, or metadata) are typical Write operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'codecks_update_card' and description 'Update the content of an existing card' indicate modification of existing data in a reversible manner.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

codecks_update_card Rate-limited

codecks_update_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": {
    "codecks_update_card": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "codecks_update_card_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about codecks_update_card

What does the codecks_update_card tool do? +

Update the content of an existing card. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Codecks MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on codecks_update_card? +

Register the Codecks MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for codecks_update_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 Codecks MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is codecks_update_card? +

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

Can I rate-limit codecks_update_card? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the codecks_update_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 codecks_update_card completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for codecks_update_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 codecks_update_card? +

codecks_update_card is provided by the Codecks MCP Server MCP server (microkorg/codecks-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.