hydra_create_shortcut · Hydra Bridge MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What hydra_create_shortcut does on Hydra Bridge

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why hydra_create_shortcut needs a policy

Creating a shortcut is a file system write operation that adds metadata/links to the system. It is reversible (shortcuts can be deleted) and has minimal blast radius. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or perform financial transactions. The most severe applicable category is Write.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'hydra_create_shortcut' and description 'Create a desktop or start menu shortcut for a game' indicates creation of a new file system artifact (shortcut). This is a reversible write operation that modifies the user's system configuration.

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Verdict

hydra_create_shortcut Rate-limited

hydra_create_shortcut 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": {
    "hydra_create_shortcut": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "hydra_create_shortcut_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about hydra_create_shortcut

What does the hydra_create_shortcut tool do? +

Create a desktop or start menu shortcut for a game. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Hydra Bridge MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on hydra_create_shortcut? +

Register the Hydra Bridge MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for hydra_create_shortcut: 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 Hydra Bridge. Nothing to install.

What risk level is hydra_create_shortcut? +

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

Can I rate-limit hydra_create_shortcut? +

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

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

hydra_create_shortcut is provided by the Hydra Bridge MCP server (kleirrampage45/hydra-bridge). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.