trello_archive_list · Trello MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What trello_archive_list does on Trello MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why trello_archive_list needs a policy

Archiving is a write operation that modifies data state reversibly—archived lists can be unarchived to restore their original visibility and functionality. This is distinct from permanent deletion (which would be Destructive) and does not create financial obligations or execute arbitrary code.

From the tool's definition The tool is named 'trello_archive_list' and described as 'Archive a list'. Archiving is a reversible operation that modifies the state of a list by hiding it from view, but does not permanently delete data or prevent recovery.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

trello_archive_list Rate-limited

trello_archive_list 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": {
    "trello_archive_list": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "trello_archive_list_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 Trello MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about trello_archive_list

What does the trello_archive_list tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on trello_archive_list? +

Register the Trello MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for trello_archive_list: 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 Trello MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is trello_archive_list? +

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

Can I rate-limit trello_archive_list? +

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

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

trello_archive_list is provided by the Trello MCP Server MCP server (shameerpc5029/trello-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.