devcontainer_add_extensions

Add VS Code extensions and editor settings to a devcontainer configuration

SERVERPlugin Hub SOURCE@barnburner121/plugin-hub-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/barnburner121-plugin-hub-mcp/devcontainer-add-extensions.md

WHAT IT DOES

What devcontainer_add_extensions does on Plugin Hub

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

RISK

Why devcontainer_add_extensions is rated Medium

An AI agent can call devcontainer_add_extensions faster than any human can review: one bad instruction and it creates or modifies resources in Plugin Hub by the hundred, each call as confident as the last.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs devcontainer_add_extensions safely

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

devcontainer_add_extensions Rate-limited

devcontainer_add_extensions 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": {
    "devcontainer_add_extensions": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "devcontainer_add_extensions_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 Plugin Hub, apply this rule, and every devcontainer_add_extensions call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about devcontainer_add_extensions

What does the devcontainer_add_extensions tool do? +

Add VS Code extensions and editor settings to a devcontainer configuration. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Plugin Hub MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on devcontainer_add_extensions? +

Register the Plugin Hub MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for devcontainer_add_extensions: 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 Plugin Hub. Nothing to install.

What risk level is devcontainer_add_extensions? +

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

Can I rate-limit devcontainer_add_extensions? +

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

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

devcontainer_add_extensions is provided by the Plugin Hub MCP server (@barnburner121/plugin-hub-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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