link_conport_items · SDOF Knowledge Base MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What link_conport_items does on SDOF Knowledge Base

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why link_conport_items needs a policy

This tool creates new relationship data between existing items in the knowledge graph. It is a reversible write operation (links can presumably be deleted), with no code execution, financial impact, or destructive behavior. Misuse could corrupt the knowledge graph structure, warranting medium severity.

From the tool's definition Creates a relationship link between two ConPort items, explicitly building out the project knowledge graph

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

link_conport_items Rate-limited

link_conport_items 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": {
    "link_conport_items": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "link_conport_items_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Instant setup, no code required.

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches SDOF Knowledge Base, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about link_conport_items

What does the link_conport_items tool do? +

Creates a relationship link between two ConPort items, explicitly building out the project knowledge graph. It is categorised as a Write tool in the SDOF Knowledge Base MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on link_conport_items? +

Register the SDOF Knowledge Base MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for link_conport_items: 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 SDOF Knowledge Base. Nothing to install.

What risk level is link_conport_items? +

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

Can I rate-limit link_conport_items? +

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

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

link_conport_items is provided by the SDOF Knowledge Base MCP server (tgf-between-your-legs/sdof-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.