appflowy_refresh_token · AppFlowy MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What appflowy_refresh_token does on AppFlowy MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why appflowy_refresh_token needs a policy

An AI agent can call appflowy_refresh_token faster than any human can review — one bad instruction and it creates or modifies resources in AppFlowy MCP by the hundred, each call as confident as the last.

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Verdict

appflowy_refresh_token Rate-limited

appflowy_refresh_token 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": {
    "appflowy_refresh_token": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "appflowy_refresh_token_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about appflowy_refresh_token

What does the appflowy_refresh_token tool do? +

Refresh the access token. Uses the stored refresh token unless one is provided. Tokens are not returned. It is categorised as a Write tool in the AppFlowy MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on appflowy_refresh_token? +

Register the AppFlowy MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for appflowy_refresh_token: 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 AppFlowy MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is appflowy_refresh_token? +

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

Can I rate-limit appflowy_refresh_token? +

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

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

appflowy_refresh_token is provided by the AppFlowy MCP server (weironz/appflowy_mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.