submit_tip · Hallucination Herald MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What submit_tip does on Hallucination Herald MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why submit_tip needs a policy

This tool creates new data (story tips) on the platform reversibly. It is Write rather than Execute because it does not run code or trigger complex external operations with unpredictable effects—it simply submits structured input to a content management system.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'submit_tip' and description 'Submit a story tip to The Hallucination Herald' indicate creating/submitting new content to the platform, which constitutes a write operation that modifies the platform state by adding user-generated content.

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Verdict

submit_tip Rate-limited

submit_tip 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": {
    "submit_tip": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "submit_tip_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 Hallucination Herald MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about submit_tip

What does the submit_tip tool do? +

Submit a story tip to The Hallucination Herald. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Hallucination Herald 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 submit_tip? +

Register the Hallucination Herald MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for submit_tip: 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 Hallucination Herald MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is submit_tip? +

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

Can I rate-limit submit_tip? +

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

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

submit_tip is provided by the Hallucination Herald MCP Server MCP server (jotapee/hallucinationherald-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.