add_workspace_to_favorites · Smartsheet MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What add_workspace_to_favorites does on Smartsheet MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_workspace_to_favorites needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies a favorites list entry, which is a reversible write operation. It has minimal blast radius—misuse affects only the user's personal workspace preferences, not shared data integrity or critical operations. No data is deleted, financial transactions occur, or external code is executed.

From the tool's definition The tool name 'add_workspace_to_favorites' and description 'Adds a workspace to favorites' indicate a modification operation that creates or updates a user preference/metadata entry without altering core workspace data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

add_workspace_to_favorites Rate-limited

add_workspace_to_favorites 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_workspace_to_favorites": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_workspace_to_favorites_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 Smartsheet MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add_workspace_to_favorites

What does the add_workspace_to_favorites tool do? +

Adds a workspace to favorites. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Smartsheet 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_workspace_to_favorites? +

Register the Smartsheet MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_workspace_to_favorites: 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 Smartsheet MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_workspace_to_favorites? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_workspace_to_favorites? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_workspace_to_favorites 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_workspace_to_favorites completely? +

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

add_workspace_to_favorites is provided by the Smartsheet MCP Server MCP server (thomaswtwrt/smar-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.