asana_add_comment · Integrations MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What asana_add_comment does on Integrations MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why asana_add_comment needs a policy

Adding a comment creates new data in Asana (reversible through deletion by authorized users). It does not execute code, delete data, move money, or have destructive effects. This is a standard write operation with minimal blast radius—worst case is spam or inappropriate comments that can be removed by task managers.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'asana_add_comment' and description 'Add a comment to an Asana task' indicate creation of new comment data on a task.

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Verdict

asana_add_comment Rate-limited

asana_add_comment 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": {
    "asana_add_comment": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "asana_add_comment_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about asana_add_comment

What does the asana_add_comment tool do? +

Add a comment to an Asana task. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Integrations MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on asana_add_comment? +

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

What risk level is asana_add_comment? +

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

Can I rate-limit asana_add_comment? +

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

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

asana_add_comment is provided by the Integrations MCP server (shriram-vasudevan/integrations-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.