toggle_item_status · Qanat Goose MCP Extension MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What toggle_item_status does on Qanat Goose MCP Extension

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why toggle_item_status needs a policy

The name implies switching an item's status (e.g., enabled/disabled, available/unavailable) in the Square sandbox catalog. This is a reversible modification (Write category). Sibling tools like 'mark_order_complete' and 'process_refund' suggest this server manages catalog and order state changes.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'toggle_item_status' suggests modifying the active/inactive status of a catalog item, which is a reversible write operation. Description is empty, lowering confidence.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

toggle_item_status Rate-limited

toggle_item_status 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": {
    "toggle_item_status": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "toggle_item_status_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about toggle_item_status

What does the toggle_item_status tool do? +

toggle_item_status. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Qanat Goose MCP Extension MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on toggle_item_status? +

Register the Qanat Goose MCP Extension MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for toggle_item_status: 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 Qanat Goose MCP Extension. Nothing to install.

What risk level is toggle_item_status? +

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

Can I rate-limit toggle_item_status? +

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

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

toggle_item_status is provided by the Qanat Goose MCP Extension MCP server (professordnyc/qanat-goose-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.