outdent_node · Pinako AI Bridge MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What outdent_node does on Pinako AI Bridge

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why outdent_node needs a policy

This tool modifies data structure (node hierarchy) in a reversible manner. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data permanently, or create financial obligations. It fits the Write category as it restructures the organization of bookmarks/library items. Severity is medium because misuse could reorganize a user's carefully curated bookmark hierarchy, but changes can be undone and no data is lost.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Promotes a node to its grandparent', which modifies the hierarchical structure of nodes in what appears to be a tree-based bookmark/library management system.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

outdent_node Rate-limited

outdent_node 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": {
    "outdent_node": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "outdent_node_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 Pinako AI Bridge, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about outdent_node

What does the outdent_node tool do? +

Promotes a node to its grandparent\. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Pinako AI Bridge MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on outdent_node? +

Register the Pinako AI Bridge MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for outdent_node: 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 Pinako AI Bridge. Nothing to install.

What risk level is outdent_node? +

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

Can I rate-limit outdent_node? +

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

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

outdent_node is provided by the Pinako AI Bridge MCP server (teleomorph/pinako-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.