planka_update_card · Another Planka MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What planka_update_card does on Another Planka MCP

AI agents use planka_update_card 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 planka_update_card needs a policy

The tool updates card data in a Planka board, which is a reversible modification operation. This falls under Write category. Severity is medium because card updates in a project management system could affect task status and team coordination, but the operation is not destructive or financial.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'planka_update_card' combined with sibling tools context showing create, delete, and label operations on Planka cards.

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Verdict

planka_update_card Rate-limited

planka_update_card 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": {
    "planka_update_card": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "planka_update_card_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about planka_update_card

What does the planka_update_card tool do? +

planka_update_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 planka_update_card? +

Register the Another Planka MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for planka_update_card: 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 planka_update_card? +

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

Can I rate-limit planka_update_card? +

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

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

planka_update_card 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.