Answer how to install or use Tandem, build workflows, or use the SDKs by synthesizing relevant published docs.
Part of the Docs Mcp server.
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AI agents invoke answer_how_to to trigger processes or run actions in Docs Mcp. Execute operations can have side effects beyond the immediate call -- triggering builds, sending notifications, or starting workflows. Rate limits and argument validation are essential to prevent runaway execution.
answer_how_to can trigger processes with real-world consequences. An uncontrolled agent might start dozens of builds, send mass notifications, or kick off expensive compute jobs. PolicyLayer enforces rate limits and validates arguments to keep execution within safe bounds.
Execute tools trigger processes. Rate-limit and validate arguments to prevent unintended side effects.
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"answer_how_to": {
"limits": [
{
"counter": "answer_how_to_rate",
"window": "minute",
"max": 10,
"scope": "grant"
}
]
}
}
}See the full Docs Mcp policy for all 13 tools.
These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access answer_how_to gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:
Other execute tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: rate-limit and validate the arguments.
Answer how to install or use Tandem, build workflows, or use the SDKs by synthesizing relevant published docs.. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Docs Mcp MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.
Register the Docs MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for answer_how_to: 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 Docs Mcp. Nothing to install.
answer_how_to is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the answer_how_to 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for answer_how_to. 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.
answer_how_to is provided by the Docs MCP server (https://tandem.ac/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
Deterministic rules across all 13 Docs Mcp tools. Per-identity grants. Full audit log. Live in minutes. Nothing to install.
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