set_custom_date_range · CX TimeFilter MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What set_custom_date_range does on CX TimeFilter MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why set_custom_date_range needs a policy

This tool modifies dashboard time filter settings (custom date range configuration) in a reversible manner. The action is Write-class because it creates or modifies filter state that can be changed again, rather than destructively deleting data or executing arbitrary code.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'set_custom_date_range' indicates modification of dashboard filtering state; sibling tool 'set_time_period' suggests state-changing operations typical of Write category.

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Verdict

set_custom_date_range Rate-limited

set_custom_date_range 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": {
    "set_custom_date_range": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_custom_date_range_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 CX TimeFilter MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about set_custom_date_range

What does the set_custom_date_range tool do? +

set_custom_date_range. It is categorised as a Write tool in the CX TimeFilter 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 set_custom_date_range? +

Register the CX TimeFilter MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for set_custom_date_range: 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 CX TimeFilter MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is set_custom_date_range? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_custom_date_range? +

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

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

set_custom_date_range is provided by the CX TimeFilter MCP Server MCP server (shashi29vs/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.