suggest_next_tools

Based on your usage patterns, suggest which tools typically follow a given tool.

SERVERAirMCP SOURCEairmcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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WHAT IT DOES

What suggest_next_tools does on AirMCP

AI agents call suggest_next_tools to retrieve information from AirMCP without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why suggest_next_tools is rated Low

This tool retrieves and queries usage pattern data to make suggestions—a read-only operation with no side effects. The output is informational guidance, not action. Even in the context of a broad Apple ecosystem server with access to sensitive systems, this specific tool merely reads patterns and suggests next steps without executing them or modifying any data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'suggest_next_tools' and description 'Based on your usage patterns, suggest which tools typically follow a given tool' indicate this analyzes historical usage data to provide recommendations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs suggest_next_tools safely

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

suggest_next_tools Allowed

suggest_next_tools is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "suggest_next_tools": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect AirMCP, apply this rule, and every suggest_next_tools call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about suggest_next_tools

What does the suggest_next_tools tool do? +

Based on your usage patterns, suggest which tools typically follow a given tool. It is categorised as a Read tool in the AirMCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on suggest_next_tools? +

Register the Air MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for suggest_next_tools: 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 AirMCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is suggest_next_tools? +

suggest_next_tools is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit suggest_next_tools? +

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

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

suggest_next_tools is provided by the Air MCP server (airmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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