planka_update_list · Planka MCP Server for Claude MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What planka_update_list does on Planka MCP Server for Claude

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why planka_update_list needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies data in a reversible manner. Updates to list properties (name, position, type, color) and moving lists between boards are all Write operations—they change state but can be undone by subsequent updates. The severity is medium because misuse could disrupt project organization and team workflow, but the changes are not destructive and do not affect data integrity irreversibly.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Update a list (name, position, type, color, move to another board)' - these are all modifications (name, position, color) and structural changes (type, move to another board) that alter list properties reversibly.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

planka_update_list Rate-limited

planka_update_list 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": {
    "planka_update_list": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "planka_update_list_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 Planka MCP Server for Claude, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about planka_update_list

What does the planka_update_list tool do? +

Update a list (name, position, type, color, move to another board). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Planka MCP Server for Claude MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on planka_update_list? +

Register the Planka MCP Server for Claude MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for planka_update_list: 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 Planka MCP Server for Claude. Nothing to install.

What risk level is planka_update_list? +

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

Can I rate-limit planka_update_list? +

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

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

planka_update_list is provided by the Planka MCP Server for Claude MCP server (nextheberg/planka-mcp-server-for-claude). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.