pm_manage_voter · Basis MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What pm_manage_voter does on Basis MCP Server

AI agents use pm_manage_voter 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 pm_manage_voter needs a policy

The tool modifies access control lists by adding or removing voters from a private market, which is a reversible write operation. While it affects market governance, it does not delete data irreversibly, execute arbitrary code, move funds, or trigger irreversible destruction.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Add/remove voter for private market' — these are create/modify operations on voter permissions/access control for market participation.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

pm_manage_voter Rate-limited

pm_manage_voter 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": {
    "pm_manage_voter": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pm_manage_voter_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 pm_manage_voter

What does the pm_manage_voter tool do? +

Add/remove voter for private market. 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 pm_manage_voter? +

Register the Basis MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pm_manage_voter: 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 pm_manage_voter? +

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

Can I rate-limit pm_manage_voter? +

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

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

pm_manage_voter 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.