suggest_reallocation
When a saved site DRIFTS (its national standing dropped — surfaced by get_shortlist refresh or a set_shortlist_alert firing), get replacement candidates from the rest of that shortlist so the alert becomes an action, not just a warning (Phase 5). Returns TWO tiers — tier_1_same_region (a near-in ...
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What suggest_reallocation does on Mcp Server
AI agents call suggest_reallocation to retrieve information from Mcp Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
shortlist_name | string | — | The shortlist to re-allocate within (created via save_to_shortlist) |
drifted_site_ref | string | — | Optional site_ref of the drifted slot to replace; if omitted, the current lowest-scoring site is treated as the drifted one |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why suggest_reallocation is rated Low
The tool reads existing shortlist data, re-scores candidates, and returns replacement suggestions. It does not modify, delete, or execute anything — it surfaces analytical output to inform a decision. The alert firing is a trigger condition, not an action the tool takes. Severity is low because misuse at most surfaces misleading recommendations with no direct data modification.
From the tool's definition 'get replacement candidates from the rest of that shortlist', 'Returns TWO tiers', 're-scored against the DRIFTED slot's own objectives' — the tool analyzes and returns ranked suggestions/recommendations
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs suggest_reallocation safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Mcp Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For suggest_reallocation, this is the rule to start with:
suggest_reallocation is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Mcp Server, apply this rule, and every suggest_reallocation call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about suggest_reallocation
When a saved site DRIFTS (its national standing dropped — surfaced by get_shortlist refresh or a set_shortlist_alert firing), get replacement candidates from the rest of that shortlist so the alert becomes an action, not just a warning (Phase 5). Returns TWO tiers — tier_1_same_region (a near-in tactical swap) and tier_2_cross_region (a different-region arbitrage) — each re-scored against the DRIFTED slot's own objectives, PLUS drift_is_systemic: if the rest of your shortlist also slipped, the drop is region/baseline-wide and a same-region swap will inherit it (prefer cross_region); if peers held, it's idiosyncratic (tactical_ok). DC Hub does the reduction; the final weighted pick is yours. Candidates come from THIS shortlist only (save more via save_to_shortlist to widen the pool). Scoped to your API key. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
suggest_reallocation accepts 2 parameters: shortlist_name, drifted_site_ref. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Mcp Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for suggest_reallocation: 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 Mcp Server. Nothing to install.
suggest_reallocation is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the suggest_reallocation 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 suggest_reallocation. 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.
suggest_reallocation is provided by the Mcp Server MCP server (https://dchub.cloud/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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