update_note_owner · Slite MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_note_owner does on Slite MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_note_owner needs a policy

This tool modifies note ownership, which is a reversible change to note metadata. It does not delete data (would be Destructive), does not move money (would be Financial), and does not execute arbitrary code (would be Execute).

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Change the owner of a note in Slite' - a modification operation that alters metadata (ownership) of an existing resource.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_note_owner Rate-limited

update_note_owner 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": {
    "update_note_owner": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_note_owner_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 Slite MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about update_note_owner

What does the update_note_owner tool do? +

Change the owner of a note in Slite. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Slite 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 update_note_owner? +

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

What risk level is update_note_owner? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_note_owner? +

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

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

update_note_owner is provided by the Slite MCP Server MCP server (takeokunn/slite-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.