configure_delivery · Mcp Veggie MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What configure_delivery does on Mcp Veggie

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why configure_delivery needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies delivery preferences (day of week and optional override date) in the vegetable box tracking system. It is reversible and has no destructive side effects — settings can be reconfigured. It does not execute external operations, delete data, or involve financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'configure_delivery' and description states 'Set delivery day of week and optional override date' — this modifies delivery configuration settings.

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Verdict

configure_delivery Rate-limited

configure_delivery 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": {
    "configure_delivery": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "configure_delivery_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 Veggie, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about configure_delivery

What does the configure_delivery tool do? +

Set delivery day of week and optional override date. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Veggie MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on configure_delivery? +

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

What risk level is configure_delivery? +

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

Can I rate-limit configure_delivery? +

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

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

configure_delivery is provided by the Mcp Veggie MCP server (lovettbarron/mcp-veggiebox). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.