handoff_contract

A read tool on the Nogra MCP server.

SERVERNogra SOURCE@nograai/mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-nograai-nogra-mcp/handoff-contract.md

WHAT IT DOES

What handoff_contract does on Nogra

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

RISK

Why handoff_contract is rated Low

Even though handoff_contract only reads data, uncontrolled read access leaks sensitive information and racks up API costs: an agent caught in a retry loop can make thousands of calls a minute without anyone noticing.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs handoff_contract safely

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

handoff_contract Allowed

handoff_contract 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": {
    "handoff_contract": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about handoff_contract

What does the handoff_contract tool do? +

handoff_contract is a read tool on the Nogra MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Nogra MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on handoff_contract? +

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

What risk level is handoff_contract? +

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

Can I rate-limit handoff_contract? +

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

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

handoff_contract is provided by the Nogra MCP server (@nograai/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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