reopen_project · Clink MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What reopen_project does on Clink MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why reopen_project needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies data reversibly by changing a project's status from a terminal state (completed or archived) back to an active state. It does not delete or irreversibly destroy data (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), move money (Financial), or merely read data (Read).

From the tool's definition The tool name is 'reopen_project' and description states it 'Re-open a completed or archived project' and 'allows adding new milestones or continuing work.' This modifies the state of a project from completed/archived to active, which is a reversible change…

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Verdict

reopen_project Rate-limited

reopen_project 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": {
    "reopen_project": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "reopen_project_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 Clink MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about reopen_project

What does the reopen_project tool do? +

Re-open a completed or archived project. This allows adding new milestones or continuing work. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Clink 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 reopen_project? +

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

What risk level is reopen_project? +

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

Can I rate-limit reopen_project? +

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

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

reopen_project is provided by the Clink MCP Server MCP server (voxos-ai-inc/clink-mcp-server-python). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.