add_apu_item · Proflores MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_apu_item does on Proflores MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_apu_item needs a policy

The tool creates or modifies data (adding APU items) within the budgeting system, which is reversible through update or deletion operations. This is a Write operation rather than Destructive. However, confidence is moderate (0.75) because the tool description is empty, limiting definitive classification.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_apu_item' and server description indicate this tool adds items to Unit Price Analysis (APU) within a budgeting system.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

add_apu_item Rate-limited

add_apu_item 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": {
    "add_apu_item": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_apu_item_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 Proflores MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add_apu_item

What does the add_apu_item tool do? +

add_apu_item. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Proflores 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 add_apu_item? +

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

What risk level is add_apu_item? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_apu_item? +

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

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

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