update_event_reminder · Smokeball MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_event_reminder does on Smokeball

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_event_reminder needs a policy

This tool modifies an existing event reminder configuration but does not delete, execute code, move money, or perform irreversible operations. The change is reversible—the lead time can be adjusted again. It falls clearly into the Write category as it performs a data modification with side effects limited to updating a reminder setting within the law firm practice management system.

From the tool's definition update_event_reminder updates (modifies) an event reminder's lead time parameter, which is a reversible change to existing data.

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Verdict

update_event_reminder Rate-limited

update_event_reminder 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_event_reminder": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_event_reminder_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 Smokeball, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about update_event_reminder

What does the update_event_reminder tool do? +

Update an event reminder's lead time. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Smokeball 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_event_reminder? +

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

What risk level is update_event_reminder? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_event_reminder? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_event_reminder 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_event_reminder completely? +

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

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