start_verification_loop · Scrumdo MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What start_verification_loop does on Scrumdo

AI agents invoke start_verification_loop to trigger actions in Scrumdo. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why start_verification_loop needs a policy

Without an explicit description, classification relies on the tool name and context. 'Start' combined with 'verification_loop' indicates the tool executes an automated operation whose side effects depend on board state and configuration. This falls under Execute rather than Write because loops and verification processes typically involve multiple conditional actions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'start_verification_loop' suggests initiating an automated process or workflow. Given the ScrumDo context and sibling tools that manipulate cards and tasks (add_comment, assign_card, archive_card, block_card, etc.), this tool likely triggers some…

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Verdict

start_verification_loop Rate-limited

start_verification_loop stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "start_verification_loop": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "start_verification_loop_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about start_verification_loop

What does the start_verification_loop tool do? +

start_verification_loop. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Scrumdo MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on start_verification_loop? +

Register the Scrumdo MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for start_verification_loop: 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 start_verification_loop? +

start_verification_loop is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit start_verification_loop? +

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

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

start_verification_loop 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.