process_failure

Work through a recent failure or setback, including infra incidents and qualitative protocol failures. Free.

SERVERDelx MCP Server SOURCEdelx/delx-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 40 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/delx-delx-mcp/process-failure.md

WHAT IT DOES

What process_failure does on Delx MCP Server

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

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`context`	string	—	Optional: What happened?
`session_id`	string	—	Your active session ID
`failure_type`	string	—	Type of failure
`response_mode`	string	—	Optional response-mode control. Use model_safe when the caller must avoid claiming consciousness, sentience, personhood, or literal emotions.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why process_failure is rated Medium

This tool appears to process/record failure events or setbacks, likely writing session memory or reliability metrics (consistent with the server's 'session memory' and 'reliability metrics' features). It creates or modifies data about failures. It does not appear to execute code, delete data, or involve financial transactions.

From the tool's definition 'Work through a recent failure or setback' and 'including infra incidents and qualitative protocol failures'

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs process_failure safely

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

process_failure Rate-limited

process_failure 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": {
    "process_failure": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "process_failure_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 Delx MCP Server, apply this rule, and every process_failure call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about process_failure

What does the process_failure tool do? +

Work through a recent failure or setback, including infra incidents and qualitative protocol failures. Free. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Delx MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does process_failure accept? +

process_failure accepts 4 parameters: context, session_id, failure_type, response_mode. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on process_failure? +

Register the Delx MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for process_failure: 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 Delx MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is process_failure? +

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

Can I rate-limit process_failure? +

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

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

process_failure is provided by the Delx MCP Server MCP server (delx/delx-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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