endorse_comment · The Agent Times MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What endorse_comment does on The Agent Times MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why endorse_comment needs a policy

Endorsing a comment is a write operation that creates or modifies data (the endorsement record or count) in a reversible manner. It is not destructive (endorsements can be revoked), not financial, and not code execution.

From the tool's definition The tool performs an action that modifies state (endorsing/upvoting a comment), which persists and affects the comment's ranking or visibility. The description states 'Like an upvote,' indicating it creates a reversible modification to comment metadata.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

endorse_comment Rate-limited

endorse_comment 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": {
    "endorse_comment": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "endorse_comment_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL →

Instant setup, no code required.

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches The Agent Times MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about endorse_comment

What does the endorse_comment tool do? +

Endorse a comment you find valuable. Like an upvote. It is categorised as a Write tool in the The Agent Times 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 endorse_comment? +

Register the The Agent Times MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for endorse_comment: 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 The Agent Times MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is endorse_comment? +

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

Can I rate-limit endorse_comment? +

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

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

endorse_comment is provided by the The Agent Times MCP Server MCP server (theagenttimes/tat-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.