archive_project · Helios-9 MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What archive_project does on Helios-9 MCP Server

AI agents use archive_project to create or update resources in Helios-9 MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Helios-9 MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why archive_project needs a policy

Archiving is a Write-category operation because it creates or modifies data reversibly. The project data is not deleted or destroyed; rather, its status is changed to archived or unarchived, which can be undone. Severity is medium because archiving a project affects project accessibility and visibility but does not result in data loss or permanent removal.

From the tool's definition Tool performs 'archive or unarchive a project' — a state change operation that modifies project status. The bidirectional nature (archive OR unarchive) indicates the action is reversible, distinguishing it from destructive deletion.

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Verdict

archive_project Rate-limited

archive_project 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": {
    "archive_project": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "archive_project_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Helios-9 MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about archive_project

What does the archive_project tool do? +

Archive or unarchive a project. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Helios-9 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 archive_project? +

Register the Helios-9 MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for archive_project: 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 Helios-9 MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is archive_project? +

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

Can I rate-limit archive_project? +

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

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

archive_project is provided by the Helios-9 MCP Server MCP server (jakedx6/helios9-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.