automation_task_templates_insert

WHAT IT DOES

What automation_task_templates_insert does on Vicarius vRx MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why automation_task_templates_insert needs a policy

The tool creates new automation task template entries via an insert operation. While not destructive (reversible), this modifies system state by adding new automation templates that could trigger unwanted actions if an AI agent inserts malicious templates.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'automation_task_templates_insert' and HTTP method 'PUT /automationTaskTemplates/insert' indicate data creation/insertion.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

automation_task_templates_insert Rate-limited

automation_task_templates_insert 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": {
    "automation_task_templates_insert": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "automation_task_templates_insert_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about automation_task_templates_insert

What does the automation_task_templates_insert tool do? +

automation_task_templates \u00b7 PUT /automationTaskTemplates/insert \u2014 Insert instance of the object Requires a JSON request body. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Vicarius vRx 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 automation_task_templates_insert? +

Register the Vicarius vRx MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for automation_task_templates_insert: 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 Vicarius vRx MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is automation_task_templates_insert? +

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

Can I rate-limit automation_task_templates_insert? +

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

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

automation_task_templates_insert is provided by the Vicarius vRx MCP Server MCP server (space-c0wboy/vicarius-vrx-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.