select_seats · Flight Simulator MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What select_seats does on Flight Simulator MCP Server

AI agents use select_seats to create or update resources in Flight Simulator MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Flight Simulator MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why select_seats needs a policy

Seat selection modifies a booking record by assigning specific seats to a passenger, which is a reversible Write operation. It does not delete data (not Destructive) or move money (not Financial). The modification is not Execute because it doesn't run arbitrary code—it updates a specific, bounded attribute.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'select_seats' indicates modification of booking state. Server context describes seat selection as part of airline booking operations.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

select_seats Rate-limited

select_seats 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.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "select_seats": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "select_seats_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about select_seats

What does the select_seats tool do? +

select_seats. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Flight Simulator MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on select_seats? +

Register the Flight Simulator MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for select_seats: 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 Flight Simulator MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is select_seats? +

select_seats is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit select_seats? +

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

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

select_seats is provided by the Flight Simulator MCP Server MCP server (jabir366/mcpfligh). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.