add_position_comment · My Portfolio MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What add_position_comment does on My Portfolio MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_position_comment needs a policy

This tool creates new comment data attached to a position, which is a reversible write operation. It does not execute code, trigger external transactions, delete data, or affect financial obligations. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—comments can be edited or deleted without affecting core portfolio data or financial state.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_position_comment' and description 'Add a comment to a position' indicate a write operation that creates/modifies metadata associated with a position.

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Verdict

add_position_comment Rate-limited

add_position_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": {
    "add_position_comment": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_position_comment_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 My Portfolio MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add_position_comment

What does the add_position_comment tool do? +

Add a comment to a position. It is categorised as a Write tool in the My Portfolio 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_position_comment? +

Register the My Portfolio MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_position_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 My Portfolio MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_position_comment? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_position_comment? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_position_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 add_position_comment completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for add_position_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 add_position_comment? +

add_position_comment is provided by the My Portfolio MCP Server MCP server (udaybhasker-ub/my-portfolio-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.