homebox_move_item · Homebox MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What homebox_move_item does on Homebox MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why homebox_move_item needs a policy

This tool modifies existing data (an item's location property) in a reversible manner. The item itself is not deleted, and the operation can be undone by moving the item back to its original location. This is characteristic of Write operations. Severity is medium because misuse could disorganize inventory, but the effect is recoverable and the blast radius is limited to inventory metadata rather than critical data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'homebox_move_item' and description 'Move an item to another location' indicate modification of item state (location attribute) without deletion or irreversible destruction.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

homebox_move_item Rate-limited

homebox_move_item 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": {
    "homebox_move_item": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "homebox_move_item_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about homebox_move_item

What does the homebox_move_item tool do? +

Move an item to another location. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Homebox 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 homebox_move_item? +

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

What risk level is homebox_move_item? +

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

Can I rate-limit homebox_move_item? +

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

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

homebox_move_item is provided by the Homebox MCP Server MCP server (oangelo/homebox-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.