send_order_email · Sevdesk MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What send_order_email does on Sevdesk

AI agents use send_order_email 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 send_order_email needs a policy

The tool sends/transmits an order via email, which is a Write-category action: it creates an outbound communication record and delivers data to external parties. While emails are typically reversible in nature, the act of sending constitutes a modification of state (email sent, communication logged). It does not execute arbitrary code, destroy data, or involve financial transactions directly.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Send an order via email from sevdesk' — this transmits (sends) an order document to an external recipient, which creates/modifies communication records and side effects (email delivery).

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

send_order_email Rate-limited

send_order_email 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": {
    "send_order_email": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "send_order_email_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about send_order_email

What does the send_order_email tool do? +

Send an order via email from sevdesk. 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 send_order_email? +

Register the Sevdesk MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for send_order_email: 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 send_order_email? +

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

Can I rate-limit send_order_email? +

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

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

send_order_email 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.