set_form_properties · JotForm API Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What set_form_properties does on JotForm API Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why set_form_properties needs a policy

This tool modifies form properties reversibly without deleting data or executing arbitrary code. The POST method and 'edit properties' language confirm it performs write operations. Severity is medium because modifying form properties could affect form behavior, submissions, or settings, but changes are reversible and don't involve financial transactions or destructive operations.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Add or edit properties of a specific form (POST)', indicating creation or modification of form data through a POST request.

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Verdict

set_form_properties Rate-limited

set_form_properties 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": {
    "set_form_properties": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_form_properties_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about set_form_properties

What does the set_form_properties tool do? +

Add or edit properties of a specific form (POST). It is categorised as a Write tool in the JotForm API 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 set_form_properties? +

Register the JotForm API Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for set_form_properties: 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 JotForm API Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is set_form_properties? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_form_properties? +

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

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

set_form_properties is provided by the JotForm API Server MCP server (the-ai-workshops/jotform-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.