recompute_project
Re-run every enabled assembly in a saved project and render aggregated BoQs across the requested measurement standards. recompute_project takes no parameter overrides — it re-runs the saved assemblies exactly as stored. To revise a parameter, save an amended copy with save_project (see its descri...
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What recompute_project does on Civilquants
AI agents invoke recompute_project to trigger actions in Civilquants. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
request | object | — | |
project_id | string | Yes |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why recompute_project is rated High
This tool executes a complex, multi-step computational workflow (running all enabled assemblies and aggregating their results). While it does not modify data (it re-runs saved assemblies without parameter changes) and produces read-like output (BoQs), the action of triggering/running calculations on potentially numerous assemblies makes it an Execute category tool rather than Read.
From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Re-run every enabled assembly in a saved project' which triggers computation of multiple parametric estimating operations. The tool initiates execution of stored assembly calculations and renders Bills of Quantities output.
Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs recompute_project safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Civilquants, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For recompute_project, this is the rule to start with:
recompute_project stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Civilquants, apply this rule, and every recompute_project call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about recompute_project
Re-run every enabled assembly in a saved project and render aggregated BoQs across the requested measurement standards. recompute_project takes no parameter overrides — it re-runs the saved assemblies exactly as stored. To revise a parameter, save an amended copy with save_project (see its description for the recipe) and recompute the new project_id. Paid tier only — anonymous callers receive a TIER_INSUFFICIENT envelope. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Civilquants MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.
recompute_project accepts 2 parameters: request, project_id. Required: project_id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Civilquants MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for recompute_project: 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 Civilquants. Nothing to install.
recompute_project 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 recompute_project 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 recompute_project. 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.
recompute_project is provided by the Civilquants MCP server (https://api.civilquants.com/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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