resolve-imports

Rewrite bare import specifiers to CDN URLs using esm.sh resolver

SERVERFrontmcp SOURCEagentfront/frontmcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What resolve-imports does on Frontmcp

AI agents use resolve-imports to create or update resources in Frontmcp, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Frontmcp environment.

RISK

Why resolve-imports is rated Medium

This tool modifies code by rewriting import specifiers, which is a reversible transformation of data (import statements). While it doesn't delete data (Destructive), execute arbitrary commands (Execute), or retrieve data without side effects (Read), it does alter code structure. The Write category applies because the tool creates or modifies data reversibly.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Rewrite bare import specifiers to CDN URLs' — this modifies import statements, transforming their values from bare specifiers to resolved CDN URLs. The use of 'Rewrite' indicates mutation of code/configuration.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs resolve-imports safely

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

resolve-imports Rate-limited

resolve-imports 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": {
    "resolve-imports": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resolve-imports_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 Frontmcp, apply this rule, and every resolve-imports call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about resolve-imports

What does the resolve-imports tool do? +

Rewrite bare import specifiers to CDN URLs using esm.sh resolver. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Frontmcp MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on resolve-imports? +

Register the Front MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for resolve-imports: 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 Frontmcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is resolve-imports? +

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

Can I rate-limit resolve-imports? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the resolve-imports 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 resolve-imports completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for resolve-imports. 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 resolve-imports? +

resolve-imports is provided by the Front MCP server (agentfront/frontmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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