attach_signal · IdeaLift MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What attach_signal does on IdeaLift MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why attach_signal needs a policy

This tool creates or establishes new relationships between signals and ideas in the backlog management system. It modifies data state by establishing associations, but does not irreversibly delete data (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), involve financial transactions (Financial), or merely retrieve data (Read).

From the tool's definition Tool associates/links feedback signals to ideas, a modification operation that changes the relationship between existing entities.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

attach_signal Rate-limited

attach_signal 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": {
    "attach_signal": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "attach_signal_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about attach_signal

What does the attach_signal tool do? +

Link a signal to an idea. This associates external feedback with a specific product idea. It is categorised as a Write tool in the IdeaLift 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 attach_signal? +

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

What risk level is attach_signal? +

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

Can I rate-limit attach_signal? +

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

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

attach_signal is provided by the IdeaLift MCP Server MCP server (startvest-llc/idealift-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.