update_format_template · Cursor EOD MCP (Slack) MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What update_format_template does on Cursor EOD MCP (Slack)

AI agents use update_format_template to create or update resources in Cursor EOD MCP (Slack) — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Cursor EOD MCP (Slack) environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_format_template needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies a format template — a configuration object that controls how EOD messages are rendered. The change is reversible (the template can be updated again or reverted), and there are no financial implications or data deletion involved.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'update' and description states it modifies 'the format template for EOD status messages', indicating reversible modification of configuration data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

update_format_template Rate-limited

update_format_template 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_format_template": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_format_template_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about update_format_template

What does the update_format_template tool do? +

Update the format template for EOD status messages. Supports Markdown and variables: {date}, {summary}, {pending}, {planTomorrow}, {workspace}, {project_name}, {user_name}, {channel}. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Cursor EOD MCP (Slack) 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_format_template? +

Register the Cursor EOD MCP (Slack) MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_format_template: 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 Cursor EOD MCP (Slack). Nothing to install.

What risk level is update_format_template? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_format_template? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_format_template 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_format_template completely? +

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

update_format_template is provided by the Cursor EOD MCP (Slack) MCP server (sackeydavid/cursor-eod-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.