gateway_set_limit · Claude Team MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What gateway_set_limit does on Claude Team MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why gateway_set_limit needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies rate-limit configuration settings, which is a reversible write operation. It does not retrieve data (Read), execute arbitrary code (Execute), permanently delete data (Destructive), or move money (Financial).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'gateway_set_limit' and description 'Set a per-minute call rate limit (per agent). Empty target sets the global' indicates modification of configuration settings that control system behavior.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

gateway_set_limit Rate-limited

gateway_set_limit 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": {
    "gateway_set_limit": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gateway_set_limit_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about gateway_set_limit

What does the gateway_set_limit tool do? +

Set a per-minute call rate limit (per agent). Empty target sets the global. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Claude Team MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on gateway_set_limit? +

Register the Claude Team MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gateway_set_limit: 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 Claude Team MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is gateway_set_limit? +

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

Can I rate-limit gateway_set_limit? +

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

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

gateway_set_limit is provided by the Claude Team MCP server (lakshan12367/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.