resume_renders

SERVERWhy Did You Render SOURCE0x1f320/why-did-you-render-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What resume_renders does on Why Did You Render

AI agents use resume_renders to create or update resources in Why Did You Render, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Why Did You Render environment.

RISK

Why resume_renders is rated Medium

The tool changes the operational state of render tracking (paused → resumed) but does not create persistent data, delete anything, or execute arbitrary code. This is a state modification that can be reversed by calling pause_renders, making it a Write operation.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Resumes render data collection that was previously paused' — this modifies the state of the data collection system by changing it from paused to active, which is a reversible state change.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs resume_renders safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Why Did You Render, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For resume_renders, this is the rule to start with:

resume_renders Rate-limited

resume_renders 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": {
    "resume_renders": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resume_renders_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Why Did You Render, apply this rule, and every resume_renders call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about resume_renders

What does the resume_renders tool do? +

Resumes render data collection that was previously paused with pause_renders. Connected clients will start reporting renders again. If multiple projects are active and no project is specified, the tool will ask you to disambiguate. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Why Did You Render MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on resume_renders? +

Register the Why Did You Render MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for resume_renders: 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 Why Did You Render. Nothing to install.

What risk level is resume_renders? +

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

Can I rate-limit resume_renders? +

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

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

resume_renders is provided by the Why Did You Render MCP server (0x1f320/why-did-you-render-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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