add_attachment · Scrumdo MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_attachment does on Scrumdo

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_attachment needs a policy

Adding an attachment to a card creates or modifies data (a new file association) reversibly—attachments can be removed. This is a Write operation. Severity is medium because unintended attachments could clutter workflows or expose sensitive documents if the wrong file is attached, but the action is not destructive or financial.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_attachment' indicates file attachment creation/addition to ScrumDo cards. Context from sibling tools (add_card_label, add_comment, assign_card, archive_card) confirms this server performs card modification operations.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

add_attachment Rate-limited

add_attachment 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": {
    "add_attachment": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_attachment_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about add_attachment

What does the add_attachment tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on add_attachment? +

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

What risk level is add_attachment? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_attachment? +

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

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

add_attachment is provided by the Scrumdo MCP server (scrumdollc/scrumdo-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.