run_outreach · Inkwell MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What run_outreach does on Inkwell MCP Server

AI agents invoke run_outreach to trigger actions in Inkwell MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why run_outreach needs a policy

This tool executes external operations (email, SMS, LinkedIn messaging campaigns and n8n workflows) rather than merely reading or writing data. While it creates outreach sequences (Write-adjacent), the 'trigger' action that initiates real-world communications and workflow execution moves it into Execute category.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create and trigger an outreach sequence' and 'triggers an n8n workflow for execution.' The verb 'trigger' combined with workflow execution indicates this tool runs external operations whose effects depend on arguments (recipient…

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Verdict

run_outreach Rate-limited

run_outreach stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "run_outreach": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "run_outreach_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about run_outreach

What does the run_outreach tool do? +

Create and trigger an outreach sequence for selected contacts. Supports email, SMS, and LinkedIn channels. Optionally triggers an n8n workflow for execution. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Inkwell MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on run_outreach? +

Register the Inkwell MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for run_outreach: 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 Inkwell MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is run_outreach? +

run_outreach is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit run_outreach? +

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

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

run_outreach is provided by the Inkwell MCP Server MCP server (mumega-com/inkwell). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.