appflowy_reorder_favorite · AppFlowy MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What appflowy_reorder_favorite does on AppFlowy MCP

AI agents use appflowy_reorder_favorite 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_reorder_favorite needs a policy

The tool name suggests it reorders (modifies) a user's favorite items list. This is a write operation—it changes data state but is reversible (can be reordered again). The empty description lowers confidence slightly, but the naming pattern and context from sibling content-management tools support this classification. No destruction, execution, or financial impact is implied.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'appflowy_reorder_favorite' indicates reordering of favorite items. Based on sibling tools like 'appflowy_append_blocks_to_page' and 'appflowy_create_page', this server manages content and metadata.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

appflowy_reorder_favorite Rate-limited

appflowy_reorder_favorite 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_reorder_favorite": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "appflowy_reorder_favorite_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about appflowy_reorder_favorite

What does the appflowy_reorder_favorite tool do? +

appflowy_reorder_favorite. 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_reorder_favorite? +

Register the AppFlowy MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for appflowy_reorder_favorite: 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_reorder_favorite? +

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

Can I rate-limit appflowy_reorder_favorite? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the appflowy_reorder_favorite 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_reorder_favorite completely? +

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

appflowy_reorder_favorite 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.