ims_wrap_session · IMS MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What ims_wrap_session does on IMS MCP Server

AI agents call ims_wrap_session as a supporting operation in IMS MCP Server workflows.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why ims_wrap_session needs a policy

The description is entirely empty, making it impossible to determine exactly what this tool does. Based on the name 'wrap_session', it may finalize or close a session, which could be a Write or Execute operation, but without evidence I cannot confidently assign a more severe category. Confidence is low due to the lack of description.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'ims_wrap_session'; description is empty or uninformative.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

ims_wrap_session Rate-limited

ims_wrap_session gets a rate cap, and everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "ims_wrap_session": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ims_wrap_session_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 60,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about ims_wrap_session

What does the ims_wrap_session tool do? +

ims_wrap_session. It is categorised as a Other tool in the IMS MCP Server MCP Server, which means it performs auxiliary operations.

How do I enforce a policy on ims_wrap_session? +

Register the IMS MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ims_wrap_session: 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_wrap_session? +

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

Can I rate-limit ims_wrap_session? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the ims_wrap_session 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_wrap_session completely? +

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

ims_wrap_session 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.