generate_speed_map · F1 MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What generate_speed_map does on F1

AI agents use generate_speed_map to create or update resources in F1 — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your F1 environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why generate_speed_map needs a policy

The tool generates a visualization (scatter plot) and writes it to disk as a PNG file. This is a reversible write operation that creates new data without destructive or side-effect-dependent execution. The blast radius is minimal—a mistaken file creation can be easily deleted. No financial impact, no irreversible operations, and no code execution risk beyond image generation.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'save as PNG', indicating it creates and persists a file artifact on the system.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

generate_speed_map Rate-limited

generate_speed_map 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": {
    "generate_speed_map": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "generate_speed_map_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 F1, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about generate_speed_map

What does the generate_speed_map tool do? +

Generate a speed vs distance scatter plot for a lap and save as PNG. It is categorised as a Write tool in the F1 MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on generate_speed_map? +

Register the F1 MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for generate_speed_map: 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 F1. Nothing to install.

What risk level is generate_speed_map? +

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

Can I rate-limit generate_speed_map? +

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

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

generate_speed_map is provided by the F1 MCP server (luffy610/f1-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.