analytics_scenario_comparison · Excel Finance MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What analytics_scenario_comparison does on Excel Finance MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why analytics_scenario_comparison needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies financial scenario models and comparative analysis outputs, which are reversible operations (Write category). The severity is medium because misuse could lead to incorrect financial decision-making based on flawed scenario models, though the data itself isn't deleted and can be corrected.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Compare multiple scenarios...with probability weighting', indicating creation or modification of comparative analysis data within Excel workbooks.

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Verdict

analytics_scenario_comparison Rate-limited

analytics_scenario_comparison 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": {
    "analytics_scenario_comparison": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "analytics_scenario_comparison_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 Excel Finance MCP, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about analytics_scenario_comparison

What does the analytics_scenario_comparison tool do? +

Compare multiple scenarios (Best/Base/Worst case) with probability weighting. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Excel Finance MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on analytics_scenario_comparison? +

Register the Excel Finance MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for analytics_scenario_comparison: 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 Excel Finance MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is analytics_scenario_comparison? +

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

Can I rate-limit analytics_scenario_comparison? +

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

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

analytics_scenario_comparison is provided by the Excel Finance MCP server (jeremycharlesgillespie/excel-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.