sources.connect · Kelnix Datamind Curator MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What sources.connect does on Kelnix Datamind Curator

AI agents use sources.connect to create or update resources in Kelnix Datamind Curator — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Kelnix Datamind Curator environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why sources.connect needs a policy

Based on the server description ('Connect any data source') and the tool name, this tool likely establishes a connection to an external data source, which is a Write/configuration action (creating a new connection record or integration). It is reversible (connections can be removed), so Write is the most appropriate category. Confidence is reduced due to the empty description.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'sources.connect' on a server described as able to 'Connect any data source'. Description is empty, lowering confidence.

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Verdict

sources.connect Rate-limited

sources.connect 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": {
    "sources.connect": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "sources.connect_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 Kelnix Datamind Curator, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about sources.connect

What does the sources.connect tool do? +

sources.connect. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Kelnix Datamind Curator MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on sources.connect? +

Register the Kelnix Datamind Curator MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for sources.connect: 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 Kelnix Datamind Curator. Nothing to install.

What risk level is sources.connect? +

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

Can I rate-limit sources.connect? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the sources.connect 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 sources.connect completely? +

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

sources.connect is provided by the Kelnix Datamind Curator MCP server (kelnixsolutions/kelnix-datamind-curator). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.