add_labels_to_thread · Plain Com MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What add_labels_to_thread does on Plain Com MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_labels_to_thread needs a policy

An AI agent can call add_labels_to_thread faster than any human can review — one bad instruction and it creates or modifies resources in Plain Com MCP Server by the hundred, each call as confident as the last.

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Verdict

add_labels_to_thread Rate-limited

add_labels_to_thread 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": {
    "add_labels_to_thread": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_labels_to_thread_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about add_labels_to_thread

What does the add_labels_to_thread tool do? +

Add labels to a thread. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Plain Com 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 add_labels_to_thread? +

Register the Plain Com MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_labels_to_thread: 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 Plain Com MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_labels_to_thread? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_labels_to_thread? +

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

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

add_labels_to_thread is provided by the Plain Com MCP Server MCP server (tellahq/plain-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.