register_template · Report MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What register_template does on Report

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why register_template needs a policy

Registering a template creates or stores a new resource within the document management system, which is a reversible write operation. It does not delete data (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), move money (Financial), or perform simple reads (Read).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'register_template' suggests adding/storing a template resource. Server description indicates document template management system where templates are uploaded and used for filling with content.

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Verdict

register_template Rate-limited

register_template 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": {
    "register_template": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "register_template_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about register_template

What does the register_template tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on register_template? +

Register the Report MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for register_template: 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 Report. Nothing to install.

What risk level is register_template? +

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

Can I rate-limit register_template? +

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

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

register_template is provided by the Report MCP server (jaykim429/report-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.