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pentagonal_compile

Compile Solidity source code and return the ABI, bytecode, constructor arguments, and gas estimates. Use this after generating and auditing a contract to prepare it for deployment.

Risk signalsAccepts freeform code/query input (code)

Part of the Pentagonal server.

pentagonal_compile can trigger actions in Pentagonal, with no limits today. PolicyLayer puts allow, deny, and rate-limit rules on every call. Live in minutes.

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AI agents invoke pentagonal_compile to trigger processes or run actions in Pentagonal. 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.

pentagonal_compile 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.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "pentagonal_compile": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pentagonal_compile_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access pentagonal_compile gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so pentagonal_compile only ever does what you allow.

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Other execute tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: rate-limit and validate the arguments.

What does the pentagonal_compile tool do? +

Compile Solidity source code and return the ABI, bytecode, constructor arguments, and gas estimates. Use this after generating and auditing a contract to prepare it for deployment.. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Pentagonal MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on pentagonal_compile? +

Register the Pentagonal MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pentagonal_compile: 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 Pentagonal. Nothing to install.

What risk level is pentagonal_compile? +

pentagonal_compile is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit pentagonal_compile? +

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

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

pentagonal_compile is provided by the Pentagonal MCP server (pentagonal-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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Deterministic rules across all 7 Pentagonal tools. Per-identity grants. Full audit log. Live in minutes. Nothing to install.

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