mcp_add_card_label · Another Planka MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What mcp_add_card_label does on Another Planka MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why mcp_add_card_label needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies data (adds a label association) in a reversible manner. Labels can be removed or changed, so the operation is not destructive. The blast radius is minimal—incorrect label application affects only card organization/metadata within a single project management board, with no data loss or external system impact.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'mcp_add_card_label' and description 'Add a label to a card' indicate a create/modify operation that adds metadata to an existing card in a Planka board.

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Verdict

mcp_add_card_label Rate-limited

mcp_add_card_label 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": {
    "mcp_add_card_label": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mcp_add_card_label_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about mcp_add_card_label

What does the mcp_add_card_label tool do? +

Add a label to a card. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Another Planka MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on mcp_add_card_label? +

Register the Another Planka MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mcp_add_card_label: 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 Another Planka MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is mcp_add_card_label? +

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

Can I rate-limit mcp_add_card_label? +

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

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

mcp_add_card_label is provided by the Another Planka MCP server (roelven/another-planka-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.