ploomes_tasks_update · Ploomes MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What ploomes_tasks_update does on Ploomes

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why ploomes_tasks_update needs a policy

The tool updates existing records in a CRM system. While reversible (data can be modified again), it modifies business-critical information (tasks) that other users or processes may depend on. The 'high' severity reflects the potential for an AI agent to unintentionally alter important task details, affecting workflow and business operations.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Update an existing task in Ploomes CRM by ID. Only provided fields are changed.' — this is a modification operation that changes data reversibly.

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Verdict

ploomes_tasks_update Rate-limited

ploomes_tasks_update 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": {
    "ploomes_tasks_update": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ploomes_tasks_update_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about ploomes_tasks_update

What does the ploomes_tasks_update tool do? +

Update an existing task in Ploomes CRM by ID. Only provided fields are changed. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Ploomes MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on ploomes_tasks_update? +

Register the Ploomes MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ploomes_tasks_update: 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 Ploomes. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ploomes_tasks_update? +

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

Can I rate-limit ploomes_tasks_update? +

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

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

ploomes_tasks_update is provided by the Ploomes MCP server (ploomes-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.