add_figure · ContextForge MCP Gateway MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_figure does on ContextForge MCP Gateway

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_figure needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies a LaTeX document by adding a figure element. It is a Write operation because it generates new document content reversibly—figures can be removed or replaced without permanent data loss. It has low severity because misuse would only add unwanted figures to a document, causing minor document clutter rather than data destruction, financial impact, or arbitrary code execution.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_figure' and description 'Add a figure to a LaTeX document' indicate creation of document content without data deletion or destructive operations.

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Verdict

add_figure Rate-limited

add_figure 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_figure": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_figure_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 ContextForge MCP Gateway, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add_figure

What does the add_figure tool do? +

Add a figure to a LaTeX document. It is categorised as a Write tool in the ContextForge MCP Gateway 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_figure? +

Register the ContextForge MCP Gateway MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_figure: 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 ContextForge MCP Gateway. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_figure? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_figure? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_figure 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_figure completely? +

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

add_figure is provided by the ContextForge MCP Gateway MCP server (jrmatherly/mcp-context-forge). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.