reindex_runbooks · Runbook MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What reindex_runbooks does on Runbook

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why reindex_runbooks needs a policy

The name 'reindex_runbooks' suggests a maintenance operation that rebuilds or updates an index of runbooks. Reindexing typically reads existing data and writes/overwrites index structures, making Write the most appropriate category. It is unlikely to be Destructive (no deletion implied) or Execute (not running arbitrary code). However, confidence is low due to the empty description.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'reindex_runbooks' — description is empty and uninformative.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

reindex_runbooks Rate-limited

reindex_runbooks 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": {
    "reindex_runbooks": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "reindex_runbooks_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about reindex_runbooks

What does the reindex_runbooks tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on reindex_runbooks? +

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

What risk level is reindex_runbooks? +

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

Can I rate-limit reindex_runbooks? +

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

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

reindex_runbooks is provided by the Runbook MCP server (runbookai/runbook-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.