romm_set_status · Mcp Romm MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What romm_set_status does on Mcp Romm

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why romm_set_status needs a policy

The tool appears to update/change a status property on a resource (likely a game or save state in a ROM management system). This is reversible state modification (Write category), not destructive deletion. Without the description, confidence is moderate, but the naming convention and context of sibling tools strongly suggest it modifies rather than deletes data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'romm_set_status' indicates modification of a status field. Description is empty, but sibling tools like 'romm_add_note', 'romm_add_to_collection', 'romm_favorite' are clearly Write operations, and 'romm_set_status' follows the same pattern of state…

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Verdict

romm_set_status Rate-limited

romm_set_status 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": {
    "romm_set_status": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "romm_set_status_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 Mcp Romm, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about romm_set_status

What does the romm_set_status tool do? +

romm_set_status. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Romm MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on romm_set_status? +

Register the Mcp Romm MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for romm_set_status: 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 Mcp Romm. Nothing to install.

What risk level is romm_set_status? +

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

Can I rate-limit romm_set_status? +

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

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

romm_set_status is provided by the Mcp Romm MCP server (lodordev/mcp-romm). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.