anki_suspend_notes · TalkToAnki MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What anki_suspend_notes does on TalkToAnki

AI agents use anki_suspend_notes 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_suspend_notes needs a policy

Suspending/resuming notes changes their learning status within the Anki deck, but this is reversible (notes can be unsuspended). It does not delete data, execute arbitrary code, or move money. The impact is moderate—an agent could accidentally suspend critical flashcards, disrupting a user's study schedule, but the action is easily undone.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'anki_suspend_notes' combined with description '暂停或恢复卡片学习' (suspend or resume card learning). This modifies the state of notes by toggling their suspension status, which is a reversible operation—notes can be unsuspended to restore their original…

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

anki_suspend_notes Rate-limited

anki_suspend_notes 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_suspend_notes": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "anki_suspend_notes_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about anki_suspend_notes

What does the anki_suspend_notes tool do? +

暂停或恢复卡片学习. 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_suspend_notes? +

Register the TalkToAnki MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for anki_suspend_notes: 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_suspend_notes? +

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

Can I rate-limit anki_suspend_notes? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the anki_suspend_notes 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_suspend_notes completely? +

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

anki_suspend_notes 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.