ralph_hero__create_status_update

WHAT IT DOES

What ralph_hero__create_status_update does on Ralph Hero

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why ralph_hero__create_status_update needs a policy

This tool creates a new status update record in GitHub Projects, modifying project state reversibly. It does not delete data (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), involve financial operations (Financial), or move data (Read). The 'medium' severity reflects that a misused status update could mislead stakeholders but remains reversible and scoped to project visibility.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it "Post[s] a project-level status update" which creates new data (status update with id, body, dates). The verb 'post' and return of created resource metadata (id, createdAt) confirm resource creation.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

ralph_hero__create_status_update Rate-limited

ralph_hero__create_status_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": {
    "ralph_hero__create_status_update": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ralph_hero__create_status_update_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 Ralph Hero, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about ralph_hero__create_status_update

What does the ralph_hero__create_status_update tool do? +

Post a project-level status update with health designation. Visible in GitHub Projects UI header and panel. Returns: id, status, body, startDate, targetDate, createdAt. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Ralph Hero MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on ralph_hero__create_status_update? +

Register the Ralph Hero MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ralph_hero__create_status_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 Ralph Hero. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ralph_hero__create_status_update? +

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

Can I rate-limit ralph_hero__create_status_update? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the ralph_hero__create_status_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 ralph_hero__create_status_update completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for ralph_hero__create_status_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 ralph_hero__create_status_update? +

ralph_hero__create_status_update is provided by the Ralph Hero MCP server (ralph-hero-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.