anki_create_deck · TalkToAnki MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What anki_create_deck does on TalkToAnki

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why anki_create_deck needs a policy

This tool creates a new deck, which is a reversible write operation. It adds new data to the Anki system but does not delete, overwrite irreversibly, execute code, or move financial resources. The blast radius is low as creating a deck has minimal side effects and can be easily undone by deletion.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'anki_create_deck' and description '创建新的卡组' (Create new deck) indicate creation of a new data structure within Anki.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

anki_create_deck Rate-limited

anki_create_deck 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": {
    "anki_create_deck": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "anki_create_deck_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 TalkToAnki, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about anki_create_deck

What does the anki_create_deck tool do? +

创建新的卡组. It is categorised as a Write tool in the TalkToAnki MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on anki_create_deck? +

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

What risk level is anki_create_deck? +

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

Can I rate-limit anki_create_deck? +

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

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

anki_create_deck is provided by the TalkToAnki MCP server (muxuuu/talktoanki). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.