add_page_to_book · Tilnote MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_page_to_book does on Tilnote

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_page_to_book needs a policy

This tool creates/modifies data (book contents) in a reversible manner. It does not delete, execute code, move money, or trigger external operations. The modification is structural (adding a page to a book) and can be undone, making it a Write categorization.

From the tool's definition The tool description states it will 'Add an existing note (page) to a Tilnote book,' which modifies the book's contents by creating a relationship between a note and book.

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Verdict

add_page_to_book Rate-limited

add_page_to_book 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_page_to_book": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_page_to_book_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 Tilnote, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add_page_to_book

What does the add_page_to_book tool do? +

Add an existing note (page) to a Tilnote book. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Tilnote 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_page_to_book? +

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

What risk level is add_page_to_book? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_page_to_book? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_page_to_book 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_page_to_book completely? +

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

add_page_to_book is provided by the Tilnote MCP server (wisdomcrane/tilnote-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.