submit · LODA API MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What submit does on LODA API MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why submit needs a policy

The submit tool primarily creates (add) and modifies (update) programs and sequences, which are reversible operations characteristic of Write category. While it includes a 'remove' mode suggesting potential destructive capability, the primary function description emphasizes submission/modification workflows.

From the tool's definition Tool supports 'add (new program), update (modify existing program)' and 'refresh (trigger sequence data refresh)' modes.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

submit Rate-limited

submit 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": {
    "submit": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "submit_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about submit

What does the submit tool do? +

Submit a new program or sequence refresh request. Submission modes: add (new program), update (modify existing program), remove (delete program), refresh (trigger sequence data refresh). Object types: program (LODA program - supports add, update, remove modes), sequence (integer sequence - only. It is categorised as a Write tool in the LODA API 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 submit? +

Register the LODA API MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for submit: 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 LODA API MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is submit? +

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

Can I rate-limit submit? +

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

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

submit is provided by the LODA API MCP Server MCP server (loda-lang/loda-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.