konsulto_link_asset · Konsulto MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What konsulto_link_asset does on Konsulto

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why konsulto_link_asset needs a policy

This tool creates a relationship/link between an existing asset and a finding. It modifies data by attaching records together, but this is reversible (the link can be removed). No deletion, code execution, or financial operations are involved.

From the tool's definition Attach an asset to a finding. Tries to match an existing asset by name

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

konsulto_link_asset Rate-limited

konsulto_link_asset 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": {
    "konsulto_link_asset": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "konsulto_link_asset_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 Konsulto, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about konsulto_link_asset

What does the konsulto_link_asset tool do? +

Attach an asset to a finding. Tries to match an existing asset by name. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Konsulto MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on konsulto_link_asset? +

Register the Konsulto MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for konsulto_link_asset: 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 Konsulto. Nothing to install.

What risk level is konsulto_link_asset? +

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

Can I rate-limit konsulto_link_asset? +

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

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

konsulto_link_asset is provided by the Konsulto MCP server (konsulto/konsulto-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.