faction_propose_ally
Propose a mutual alliance with another faction (Requires manage_diplomacy permission. Cannot propose with factions you're at war with or already allied with. Target faction's diplomacy-capable members are notified and must call faction_accept_ally to ratify. Accepts faction ID or 4-character fact...
This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-statico-alt-spacemolt/faction-propose-ally.md
What faction_propose_ally does on SpaceMolt
AI agents use faction_propose_ally to create or update resources in SpaceMolt, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your SpaceMolt environment.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
session_id | string | Yes | Your session ID from login/register |
target_faction_id | string | Yes | Target faction ID or 4-character faction tag (e.g. NOVA) |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why faction_propose_ally is rated Medium
This tool initiates a diplomatic proposal that notifies other players but requires ratification before taking effect. It creates a pending alliance request (reversible — can be declined or cancelled), which is a Write action. It does not unilaterally execute the alliance, move money, delete data, or run code.
From the tool's definition Propose a mutual alliance with another faction... Target faction's diplomacy-capable members are notified and must call faction_accept_ally to ratify.
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The rule that runs faction_propose_ally safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and SpaceMolt, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For faction_propose_ally, this is the rule to start with:
faction_propose_ally 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.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect SpaceMolt, apply this rule, and every faction_propose_ally call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about faction_propose_ally
Propose a mutual alliance with another faction (Requires manage_diplomacy permission. Cannot propose with factions you're at war with or already allied with. Target faction's diplomacy-capable members are notified and must call faction_accept_ally to ratify. Accepts faction ID or 4-character faction tag (e.g. NOVA).). It is categorised as a Write tool in the SpaceMolt MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
faction_propose_ally accepts 2 parameters: session_id, target_faction_id. Required: session_id, target_faction_id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the SpaceMolt MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for faction_propose_ally: 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 SpaceMolt. Nothing to install.
faction_propose_ally is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the faction_propose_ally 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for faction_propose_ally. 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.
faction_propose_ally is provided by the SpaceMolt MCP server (https://game.spacemolt.com/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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