generate_spec_draft · Mk Plan Master MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What generate_spec_draft does on Mk Plan Master

AI agents use generate_spec_draft to create or update resources in Mk Plan Master — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Mk Plan Master environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why generate_spec_draft needs a policy

This tool creates new spec documents (Write category) rather than merely retrieving existing data. The output is a new markdown artifact that would be stored and used downstream (spec-master is mentioned as a handoff point). While non-destructive and reversible, it modifies the planning artifact repository.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'generate_spec_draft' indicates creation of a new artifact (spec draft). Description states 'Produce a markdown spec draft' which is generative/creative writing that creates new documentation.

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Verdict

generate_spec_draft Rate-limited

generate_spec_draft 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": {
    "generate_spec_draft": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "generate_spec_draft_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 Mk Plan Master, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about generate_spec_draft

What does the generate_spec_draft tool do? +

Produce a markdown spec draft for one initiative, shaped so. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mk Plan Master MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on generate_spec_draft? +

Register the Mk Plan Master MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for generate_spec_draft: 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 Mk Plan Master. Nothing to install.

What risk level is generate_spec_draft? +

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

Can I rate-limit generate_spec_draft? +

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

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

generate_spec_draft is provided by the Mk Plan Master MCP server (kao273183/mk-plan-master). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.