remnote_insert_children · Remnote MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What remnote_insert_children does on Remnote

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why remnote_insert_children needs a policy

The tool creates new child nodes in a knowledge base hierarchy. This is a Write operation because it modifies the data structure reversibly - inserted children can be removed or edited. The severity is medium because misuse could clutter the knowledge base with unwanted entries, but the operation is reversible and doesn't permanently destroy data or cause financial harm.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'insert' and description states 'Insert new child Rems under a parent' - this creates new data structures.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

remnote_insert_children Rate-limited

remnote_insert_children 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": {
    "remnote_insert_children": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "remnote_insert_children_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about remnote_insert_children

What does the remnote_insert_children tool do? +

Insert new child Rems under a parent at a deterministic position without replacing existing children. Use this for tag description nodes and hierarchy maintenance. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Remnote MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on remnote_insert_children? +

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

What risk level is remnote_insert_children? +

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

Can I rate-limit remnote_insert_children? +

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

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

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