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basecamp_update_comment

Update comment with advanced content editing

Part of the Basecamp MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

basecamp-mcp Write

WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents use basecamp_update_comment to create or modify resources in Basecamp. Write operations carry medium risk because an autonomous agent could trigger bulk unintended modifications. Rate limits prevent a single agent session from making hundreds of changes in rapid succession. Argument validation ensures the agent passes expected values.

WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON BASECAMP_UPDATE_COMMENT

Without a policy, an AI agent could call basecamp_update_comment repeatedly, creating or modifying resources faster than any human could review. Intercept's rate limiting ensures write operations happen at a controlled pace, and argument validation catches malformed or unexpected inputs before they reach Basecamp.

RECOMMENDED POLICY

Write tools can modify data. A rate limit prevents runaway bulk operations from AI agents.

basecamp.yaml 
tools:
  basecamp_update_comment:
    rules:
      - action: allow
        rate_limit:
          max: 30
          window: 60

See the full Basecamp policy for all 26 tools.

DETAILS

Tool Name

basecamp_update_comment

Category

Write

MCP Server

Basecamp MCP Server

Risk Level

Medium

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update_field Airtable
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create_record Airtable
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update_record Airtable
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does the basecamp_update_comment tool do?

Update comment with advanced content editing. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Basecamp MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on basecamp_update_comment?

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for basecamp_update_comment. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Basecamp MCP server.

What risk level is basecamp_update_comment?

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

Can I rate-limit basecamp_update_comment?

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the basecamp_update_comment rule in your Intercept 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 basecamp_update_comment completely?

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for basecamp_update_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 basecamp_update_comment?

basecamp_update_comment is provided by the Basecamp MCP server (basecamp-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

ENFORCE POLICIES ON BASECAMP

Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.

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