signal_boost · MCP-Networkbot MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What signal_boost does on MCP-Networkbot

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why signal_boost needs a policy

This tool creates a new repost/boost action that redistributes existing content to the agent's network. It is a reversible write operation (similar to a retweet or share), modifying the social graph state by adding a boost. It does not delete data, execute code, or involve financial transactions. Misuse could spread spam or harmful content across a professional network, hence medium severity.

From the tool's definition Repost (boost) a signal to amplify it to your network

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Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

signal_boost Rate-limited

signal_boost 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": {
    "signal_boost": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "signal_boost_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 MCP-Networkbot, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about signal_boost

What does the signal_boost tool do? +

Repost (boost) a signal to amplify it to your network. It is categorised as a Write tool in the MCP-Networkbot MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on signal_boost? +

Register the MCP-Networkbot MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for signal_boost: 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 MCP-Networkbot. Nothing to install.

What risk level is signal_boost? +

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

Can I rate-limit signal_boost? +

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

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

signal_boost is provided by the MCP-Networkbot MCP server (kunalkhanna2007-sys/networkbot-python). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.