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Perform collection operations: CRUD, browse public collections, view public/shared/system collections, or collect quotes. Auth required for create/get/update/delete/list/collect_from_public. When to use: User wants to save, organize, or manage their quote collections, or browse/view public collec...

Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (token) · High parameter count (12 properties)

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collection can permanently delete data in Quotewise, with no limits today. PolicyLayer puts allow, deny, and rate-limit rules on every call. Live in minutes.

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AI agents may call collection to permanently remove or destroy resources in Quotewise. Without a policy, an autonomous agent could delete critical data in a loop with no way to undo the damage. PolicyLayer blocks destructive tools by default and requires explicit human approval before enabling them.

Without a policy, an AI agent could call collection in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Quotewise. There is no undo for destructive operations. PolicyLayer blocks this tool by default and only allows it when a human explicitly approves the action.

Destructive tools permanently remove data. Block by default. Only enable with explicit approval workflows.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "collection"
  ]
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access collection 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 collection only ever does what you allow.

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Other destructive tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: deny by default, or require human approval.

What does the collection tool do? +

Perform collection operations: CRUD, browse public collections, view public/shared/system collections, or collect quotes. Auth required for create/get/update/delete/list/collect_from_public. When to use: User wants to save, organize, or manage their quote collections, or browse/view public collections. Examples: - collection(action="browse", tab="featured") - browse public collections - collection(action="public_detail", username="curator", slug="favorites") - view public collection - collection(action="shared_detail", token="abc123") - view shared collection - collection(action="collect_from_public", username="curator", slug="favorites", quote_code="xyz") - collect quote. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Quotewise MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on collection? +

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

What risk level is collection? +

collection is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit collection? +

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

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

collection is provided by the Quotewise MCP server (https://mcp.quotewise.io/). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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