edit-rule-sequence · Outlook MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What edit-rule-sequence does on Outlook MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why edit-rule-sequence needs a policy

This tool modifies the sequence/ordering of inbox rules, which is a reversible change to email management settings. It does not delete rules (Destructive), execute arbitrary operations (Execute), or involve financial transactions (Financial). While it could affect email filtering behavior if rules are reordered poorly, the change is not permanent and can be undone by reordering again.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Changes the execution order of an existing inbox rule' — a modification operation that alters configuration settings without permanent deletion.

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Verdict

edit-rule-sequence Rate-limited

edit-rule-sequence 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": {
    "edit-rule-sequence": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "edit-rule-sequence_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 Outlook MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about edit-rule-sequence

What does the edit-rule-sequence tool do? +

Changes the execution order of an existing inbox rule. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Outlook 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 edit-rule-sequence? +

Register the Outlook MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for edit-rule-sequence: 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 Outlook MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is edit-rule-sequence? +

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

Can I rate-limit edit-rule-sequence? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the edit-rule-sequence 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 edit-rule-sequence completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for edit-rule-sequence. 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 edit-rule-sequence? +

edit-rule-sequence is provided by the Outlook MCP Server MCP server (peacockery-studio/outlook-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.