add_category_to_menu

THE RISK

Medium Risk

Why add_category_to_menu needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies navigation menu configuration by adding a category link. It is reversible (the addition can be undone by removing the link), so it falls under Write rather than Destructive. The severity is medium because misconfiguration of navigation menus can disrupt store UX and customer experience, but does not cause data loss or financial impact.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_category_to_menu' and description 'Add a category to the main navigation menu tree' indicate creation/modification of menu structure data. The verb 'Add' confirms a write operation that creates a new menu entry.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access add_category_to_menu gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control add_category_to_menu

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and PrestaShop MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for add_category_to_menu:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "add_category_to_menu": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_category_to_menu_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

add_category_to_menu 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.

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EXPLORE

Related tools and policies

More PrestaShop MCP Server tools

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FAQ

Questions about add_category_to_menu

What does the add_category_to_menu tool do? +

Add a category to the main navigation menu tree. It is categorised as a Write tool in the PrestaShop MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on add_category_to_menu? +

Register the PrestaShop MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_category_to_menu: 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 PrestaShop MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_category_to_menu? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_category_to_menu? +

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

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

add_category_to_menu is provided by the PrestaShop MCP Server MCP server (latinogino/prestashop-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every PrestaShop MCP Server tool call.

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