Medium Risk

modify_note_tags

Add and/or remove tags from a note in a single call. More efficient than separate add/remove calls.

How to control modify_note_tags ↓

What modify_note_tags does on DMCP

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

Medium Risk

Why modify_note_tags needs a policy

This tool modifies note tags reversibly—tags can be added or removed without permanent data loss. The operation is a standard metadata update within a game state management context. No code execution, deletion, financial impact, or external system effects are indicated. This falls clearly within Write (modifies data reversibly) rather than Destructive, Execute, or other categories.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it can 'Add and/or remove tags from a note in a single call', indicating modification of note metadata without deletion or irreversible destruction of data.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access modify_note_tags gives an agent:

How to control modify_note_tags

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and DMCP, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for modify_note_tags:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "modify_note_tags": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "modify_note_tags_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

modify_note_tags 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.

  1. Create a free account and register DMCP — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about modify_note_tags

What does the modify_note_tags tool do? +

Add and/or remove tags from a note in a single call. More efficient than separate add/remove calls. It is categorised as a Write tool in the DMCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on modify_note_tags? +

Register the D MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for modify_note_tags: 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 DMCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is modify_note_tags? +

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

Can I rate-limit modify_note_tags? +

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

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

modify_note_tags is provided by the D MCP server (shawnrushefsky/dmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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