switch_project · Universal Dev MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What switch_project does on Universal Dev MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why switch_project needs a policy

This tool changes the active project/framework context for the MCP server session. It modifies the working state/configuration of the server session, which is a reversible Write-like operation. It doesn't execute code, delete data, or move money. Confidence is moderate because the description is minimal and in Hindi/Urdu, leaving exact side effects unclear.

From the tool's definition "switch_project" and "Naye project ya framework par switch karo" (Switch to a new project or framework)

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Verdict

switch_project Rate-limited

switch_project 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": {
    "switch_project": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "switch_project_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 Universal Dev MCP, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about switch_project

What does the switch_project tool do? +

Naye project ya framework par switch karo. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Universal Dev 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 switch_project? +

Register the Universal Dev MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for switch_project: 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 Universal Dev MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is switch_project? +

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

Can I rate-limit switch_project? +

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

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

switch_project is provided by the Universal Dev MCP server (kallusuvaidyam/universal_mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.