Medium Risk

stop_time_entry

Stop a running time entry

How to control stop_time_entry ↓

What stop_time_entry does on Clockify MCP Server

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

Medium Risk

Why stop_time_entry needs a policy

Stopping a running time entry modifies an existing record (sets the end timestamp), which is a reversible write operation. It does not delete data, execute code, or involve financial transactions. Misuse could corrupt time tracking records, giving it medium severity.

From the tool's definition 'Stop a running time entry' — terminates an active timer, modifying the state of a time entry by setting its end time

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access stop_time_entry gives an agent:

How to control stop_time_entry

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Clockify MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for stop_time_entry:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "stop_time_entry": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "stop_time_entry_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

stop_time_entry 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.

  1. Create a free account and register Clockify MCP Server — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about stop_time_entry

What does the stop_time_entry tool do? +

Stop a running time entry. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Clockify 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 stop_time_entry? +

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

What risk level is stop_time_entry? +

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

Can I rate-limit stop_time_entry? +

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

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

stop_time_entry is provided by the Clockify MCP Server MCP server (ratheesh-aot/clockify-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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