send_report · Smartsheet MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What send_report does on Smartsheet MCP Server

AI agents use send_report 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 send_report needs a policy

The tool performs a communication action (sending email) which is reversible and creates records in email systems. While it has potential for misuse (spam, information disclosure), it does not delete data irreversibly (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), or commit financial obligations (Financial). It modifies communication state rather than core data, making it Write category.

From the tool's definition Tool sends report via email to specified recipients - this creates/modifies communication state and email delivery records, and depends on user-specified recipients as arguments.

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Verdict

send_report Rate-limited

send_report 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": {
    "send_report": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "send_report_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about send_report

What does the send_report tool do? +

Sends a report via email to specified recipients. 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 send_report? +

Register the Smartsheet MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for send_report: 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 send_report? +

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

Can I rate-limit send_report? +

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

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

send_report 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.