update_note_comment · Filevine MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_note_comment does on Filevine

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_note_comment needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies data reversibly (Write category). It updates an existing comment, which is a reversible change. The severity is medium because notes/comments in legal case management can contain sensitive information or case strategy, and unauthorized modification could mislead stakeholders, though it does not delete data or trigger financial/external operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_note_comment' and description 'Update a comment on a note' indicate modification of existing data. In a legal case management system, notes and comments are case-related information that can be reversibly modified.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_note_comment Rate-limited

update_note_comment 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": {
    "update_note_comment": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_note_comment_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 Filevine, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about update_note_comment

What does the update_note_comment tool do? +

Update a comment on a note. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Filevine MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on update_note_comment? +

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

What risk level is update_note_comment? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_note_comment? +

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

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

update_note_comment is provided by the Filevine MCP server (rosenadvertising/filevine-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.