relentless_insert · Relentless MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What relentless_insert does on Relentless MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why relentless_insert needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies data reversibly by inserting new entries into a Notion database. While insertion is a write operation that persists data, it is not destructive (reversible via delete/update), does not execute arbitrary code, and does not involve financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Insert a new entry into a Notion database' and 'create new documentation, blog posts, leads, or any structured data.' The verb 'insert' combined with 'create' and 'new entry' clearly indicates data creation.

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Verdict

relentless_insert Rate-limited

relentless_insert 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": {
    "relentless_insert": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "relentless_insert_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 Relentless MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about relentless_insert

What does the relentless_insert tool do? +

Insert a new entry into a Notion database via Relentless API. Data is automatically validated before insertion to catch errors early. Use this to create new documentation, blog posts, leads, or any structured data. The data will be immediately visible in Notion and accessible via the Relentless API. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Relentless 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 relentless_insert? +

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

What risk level is relentless_insert? +

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

Can I rate-limit relentless_insert? +

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

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

relentless_insert is provided by the Relentless MCP Server MCP server (pranaythesingh/relentless-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.