reset_credit_note_to_draft · Sevdesk MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What reset_credit_note_to_draft does on Sevdesk

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why reset_credit_note_to_draft needs a policy

This tool changes the status of a credit note back to draft, which is a reversible state change (a write/update operation). It does not delete data, execute code, or move money directly. However, resetting a finalized credit note to draft could disrupt accounting workflows, hence medium severity.

From the tool's definition Reset a credit note to draft status (100) in sevdesk v2.0

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Verdict

reset_credit_note_to_draft Rate-limited

reset_credit_note_to_draft 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": {
    "reset_credit_note_to_draft": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "reset_credit_note_to_draft_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 Sevdesk, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about reset_credit_note_to_draft

What does the reset_credit_note_to_draft tool do? +

Reset a credit note to draft status (100) in sevdesk v2.0. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Sevdesk MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on reset_credit_note_to_draft? +

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

What risk level is reset_credit_note_to_draft? +

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

Can I rate-limit reset_credit_note_to_draft? +

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

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

reset_credit_note_to_draft is provided by the Sevdesk MCP server (codestra/sevdesk-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.