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AI agents invoke explain_concept to trigger processes or run actions in ReliaSim. 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.
explain_concept 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": {
"explain_concept": {
"limits": [
{
"counter": "explain_concept_rate",
"window": "minute",
"max": 10,
"scope": "grant"
}
]
}
}
}See the full ReliaSim policy for all 7 tools.
These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access explain_concept 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.
Definitional primer for ReliaSim's framework concepts — Constraint, Buffer, Interrupt, Converter, cascading losses, OEE, Gain/Loss methodology, Buffer Tradeoff. Returns bundled theory content, NOT interpretation of any specific simulation run. Use for 'what is X?' / 'how does X work?' / 'explain the framework' questions. For line-specific claims (throughput, availability, what-if), call the sim tools instead.. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the ReliaSim MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.
Register the ReliaSim MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for explain_concept: 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 ReliaSim. Nothing to install.
explain_concept 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 explain_concept 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 explain_concept. 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.
explain_concept is provided by the ReliaSim MCP server (https://reliasim.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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