checkpoint_recipe

Create a manual checkpoint snapshot of a recipe. Unlike auto-snapshots (which coalesce within 60 seconds), a checkpoint is always recorded as its own version with parent_kind=

SERVERFlowDot MCP Server SOURCEflowdot-llc/mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/flowdot-llc-mcp-server/checkpoint-recipe.md

WHAT IT DOES

What checkpoint_recipe does on FlowDot MCP Server

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

RISK

Why checkpoint_recipe is rated Medium

The tool creates and records a new checkpoint/snapshot entity in the system. This is a Write operation because it creates new data (a checkpoint snapshot with its own version record) with reversible effects—snapshots can typically be discarded or rolled back.

From the tool's definition Tool performs 'Create a manual checkpoint snapshot of a recipe' which records a new version as 'its own version'. This is a reversible data creation action that modifies the recipe's version history.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs checkpoint_recipe safely

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

checkpoint_recipe Rate-limited

checkpoint_recipe 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": {
    "checkpoint_recipe": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "checkpoint_recipe_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 FlowDot MCP Server, apply this rule, and every checkpoint_recipe call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about checkpoint_recipe

What does the checkpoint_recipe tool do? +

Create a manual checkpoint snapshot of a recipe. Unlike auto-snapshots (which coalesce within 60 seconds), a checkpoint is always recorded as its own version with parent_kind=. It is categorised as a Write tool in the FlowDot MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on checkpoint_recipe? +

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

What risk level is checkpoint_recipe? +

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

Can I rate-limit checkpoint_recipe? +

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

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

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

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