Medium Risk

add_cart

Add shipment orders to cart for batch checkout

How to control add_cart ↓

What add_cart does on Mcp Ap2

AI agents use add_cart to create or update resources in Mcp Ap2 — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Mcp Ap2 environment.

Medium Risk

Why add_cart needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies cart contents reversibly—a classic Write operation. It does not execute code, delete data, or move funds directly. However, it operates in a financial domain (AP2 payment protocol), so it warrants medium severity due to potential downstream financial consequences (batched checkout could commit transactions).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_cart' and description 'Add shipment orders to cart for batch checkout' indicate creation/modification of cart state.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access add_cart gives an agent:

How to control add_cart

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Mcp Ap2, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for add_cart:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "add_cart": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_cart_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

add_cart 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.

  1. Create a free account and register Mcp Ap2 — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about add_cart

What does the add_cart tool do? +

Add shipment orders to cart for batch checkout. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Ap2 MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on add_cart? +

Register the Mcp Ap2 MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_cart: 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 Mcp Ap2. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_cart? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_cart? +

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

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

add_cart is provided by the Mcp Ap2 MCP server (@codespar/mcp-ap2). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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