create_cliff_vesting · Basis MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_cliff_vesting does on Basis MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_cliff_vesting needs a policy

This tool creates a vesting schedule, which is a write operation that establishes a new financial arrangement. While it involves tokens and financial obligations, it does not move money immediately or commit irreversible transactions—it configures future token release terms.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create cliff vesting — all tokens unlock at once.' The verb 'create' indicates reversible data creation/configuration. This is a financial contract setup tool that establishes token vesting schedules on a blockchain.

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Verdict

create_cliff_vesting Rate-limited

create_cliff_vesting 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": {
    "create_cliff_vesting": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_cliff_vesting_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 Basis MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_cliff_vesting

What does the create_cliff_vesting tool do? +

Create cliff vesting — all tokens unlock at once. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Basis 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 create_cliff_vesting? +

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

What risk level is create_cliff_vesting? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_cliff_vesting? +

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

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

create_cliff_vesting is provided by the Basis MCP Server MCP server (launch-on-basis/mcp-ts). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.