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pair_programming

Interactive coding assistance via DeepSeek

Risk signalsSends code to external DeepSeek API

Part of the Deepseek server.

pair_programming can trigger actions in Deepseek, 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 pair_programming to trigger processes or run actions in Deepseek. 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.

pair_programming 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": {
    "pair_programming": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pair_programming_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access pair_programming 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 pair_programming 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 pair_programming tool do? +

Interactive coding assistance via DeepSeek. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Deepseek MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on pair_programming? +

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

What risk level is pair_programming? +

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

Can I rate-limit pair_programming? +

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

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

pair_programming is provided by the Deepseek MCP server (@arikusi/deepseek-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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