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brand_preflight

Check HTML/CSS against brand rules — catches off-brand colors, wrong fonts, missing logo, and anti-pattern violations (drop shadows, gradients, etc.). Pass an HTML string or file path. Mode 'check' (default) runs all compliance checks and returns pass/warn/fail per rule. Mode 'rules' lists all ac...

Risk signalsAccepts raw HTML/template content (html)

Part of the Brandcode MCP server.

brand_preflight can permanently delete data in Brandcode MCP, with no limits today. PolicyLayer puts allow, deny, and rate-limit rules on every call. Live in minutes.

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AI agents may call brand_preflight to permanently remove or destroy resources in Brandcode MCP. Without a policy, an autonomous agent could delete critical data in a loop with no way to undo the damage. PolicyLayer blocks destructive tools by default and requires explicit human approval before enabling them.

Without a policy, an AI agent could call brand_preflight in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Brandcode MCP. There is no undo for destructive operations. PolicyLayer blocks this tool by default and only allows it when a human explicitly approves the action.

Destructive tools permanently remove data. Block by default. Only enable with explicit approval workflows.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "brand_preflight"
  ]
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access brand_preflight gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so brand_preflight only ever does what you allow.

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Other destructive tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: deny by default, or require human approval.

What does the brand_preflight tool do? +

Check HTML/CSS against brand rules — catches off-brand colors, wrong fonts, missing logo, and anti-pattern violations (drop shadows, gradients, etc.). Pass an HTML string or file path. Mode 'check' (default) runs all compliance checks and returns pass/warn/fail per rule. Mode 'rules' lists all active preflight rules without checking content. Use after generating any visual content to validate brand compliance. Returns overall status and per-check details. NOT for scoring content copy — use brand_audit_content. NOT for brand directory validation — use brand_audit.. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Brandcode MCP MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on brand_preflight? +

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

What risk level is brand_preflight? +

brand_preflight is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit brand_preflight? +

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

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

brand_preflight is provided by the Brandcode MCP server (@brandsystem/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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