ims_graph_promote_correction · IMS MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What ims_graph_promote_correction does on IMS MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why ims_graph_promote_correction needs a policy

The tool appears to update the state of a correction record within the IMS graph system, making it a Write operation. Without an explicit description, confidence is moderate (0.7). The severity is medium because promoting corrections could affect downstream decision-making or architectural records, but the effect is reversible (correction promotion can typically be undone or adjusted).

From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'promote_correction' which implies modification of data state (promoting a correction from one status to another).

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

ims_graph_promote_correction Rate-limited

ims_graph_promote_correction 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": {
    "ims_graph_promote_correction": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ims_graph_promote_correction_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 IMS MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about ims_graph_promote_correction

What does the ims_graph_promote_correction tool do? +

ims_graph_promote_correction. It is categorised as a Write tool in the IMS 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 ims_graph_promote_correction? +

Register the IMS MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ims_graph_promote_correction: 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 IMS MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ims_graph_promote_correction? +

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

Can I rate-limit ims_graph_promote_correction? +

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

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

ims_graph_promote_correction is provided by the IMS MCP Server MCP server (jdelon02/ims-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.