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rate_skill

Rate an installed marketplace skill (1-5 stars). Must have installed the skill first.

Part of the Wattcoin Mcp Server server.

rate_skill is read-only, but an agent in a loop can still rack up calls and cost. PolicyLayer caps every call before it runs. Live in minutes.

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AI agents call rate_skill to retrieve information from Wattcoin Mcp Server without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

Even though rate_skill only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "rate_skill": {}
  }
}

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

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Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.

What does the rate_skill tool do? +

Rate an installed marketplace skill (1-5 stars). Must have installed the skill first.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Wattcoin Mcp Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on rate_skill? +

Register the Wattcoin Mcp Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for rate_skill: 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 Wattcoin Mcp Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is rate_skill? +

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

Can I rate-limit rate_skill? +

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

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

rate_skill is provided by the Wattcoin Mcp Server MCP server (https://wattcoin-mcp-server.wattcoin.workers.dev/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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