mentions_resolve · Llama MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What mentions_resolve does on Llama

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why mentions_resolve needs a policy

This tool modifies data (mention state) reversibly by marking mentions as resolved. It does not delete data permanently, execute external code, move money, or require elevated privileges. The action can be undone by unmarking the mention if the system supports it.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'mentions_resolve' and description 'Mark an @-mention as resolved (clears it from the recipient' indicate modification of a mention's state—changing it from unresolved to resolved and clearing it from view.

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Verdict

mentions_resolve Rate-limited

mentions_resolve 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": {
    "mentions_resolve": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mentions_resolve_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about mentions_resolve

What does the mentions_resolve tool do? +

Mark an @-mention as resolved (clears it from the recipient. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Llama MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on mentions_resolve? +

Register the Llama MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mentions_resolve: 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 Llama. Nothing to install.

What risk level is mentions_resolve? +

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

Can I rate-limit mentions_resolve? +

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

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

mentions_resolve is provided by the Llama MCP server (llama-ventures/llama-cli). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

// THE FULL RECORD

mentions_resolve is one line of Llama's registry record.

The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.

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