update_obsidian_note · Obsidian Translation MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What update_obsidian_note does on Obsidian Translation MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_obsidian_note needs a policy

This tool modifies data reversibly by updating note content. It does not delete data (which would be Destructive) nor execute arbitrary code (which would be Execute). The medium severity reflects that corrupted or malicious note updates could affect the user's knowledge base, but the operation is reversible through backups (mentioned in server description) and undo functionality typical of note-taking systems.

From the tool's definition Tool is described as 'Update an existing Obsidian note' and is part of a CRUD operations suite. The verb 'update' explicitly indicates modification of existing data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_obsidian_note Rate-limited

update_obsidian_note 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": {
    "update_obsidian_note": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_obsidian_note_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 Obsidian Translation MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about update_obsidian_note

What does the update_obsidian_note tool do? +

Update an existing Obsidian note. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Obsidian Translation 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 update_obsidian_note? +

Register the Obsidian Translation MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_obsidian_note: 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 Obsidian Translation MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is update_obsidian_note? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_obsidian_note? +

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

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

update_obsidian_note is provided by the Obsidian Translation MCP Server MCP server (nojiritakeshi/obsidian-translate-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.