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calculate_solar_size

Calculate the required solar panel wattage to cover daily energy consumption. Accounts for peak sun hours at the location and system efficiency losses (MPPT conversion, wiring, temperature derating). Returns required wattage and common panel configurations.

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calculate_solar_size 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 calculate_solar_size to retrieve information from Wiring Diagram 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 calculate_solar_size 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": {
    "calculate_solar_size": {}
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access calculate_solar_size 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 calculate_solar_size 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 calculate_solar_size tool do? +

Calculate the required solar panel wattage to cover daily energy consumption. Accounts for peak sun hours at the location and system efficiency losses (MPPT conversion, wiring, temperature derating). Returns required wattage and common panel configurations.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Wiring Diagram MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on calculate_solar_size? +

Register the Wiring Diagram MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for calculate_solar_size: 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 Wiring Diagram. Nothing to install.

What risk level is calculate_solar_size? +

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

Can I rate-limit calculate_solar_size? +

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

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

calculate_solar_size is provided by the Wiring Diagram MCP server (https://mcp.voltplan.app/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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