sync_entries

Read entries changed since a LiveJournal sync timestamp.

Server LiveJournal MCP Server pavelber/livejournal-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What sync_entries does on LiveJournal MCP Server

AI agents call sync_entries to retrieve information from LiveJournal MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why sync_entries needs a policy

This tool retrieves or queries data from LiveJournal based on a sync timestamp. It performs a read operation to fetch entries that have changed, similar to a synchronization query. There is no modification, deletion, execution of commands, or financial impact. The low severity reflects that misuse would only expose cached journal data without causing irreversible harm or external system execution.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Read entries changed since a LiveJournal sync timestamp.' The verb 'read' and the retrieval-focused nature (sync timestamp-based querying) indicate data retrieval with no side effects.

Questions about sync_entries

What does the sync_entries tool do? +

Read entries changed since a LiveJournal sync timestamp. It is categorised as a Read tool in the LiveJournal MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on sync_entries? +

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

What risk level is sync_entries? +

sync_entries is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit sync_entries? +

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

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

sync_entries is provided by the LiveJournal MCP Server MCP server (pavelber/livejournal-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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