webots_world_reload · Webots MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What webots_world_reload does on Webots MCP Server

AI agents invoke webots_world_reload to trigger actions in Webots MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why webots_world_reload needs a policy

Based on the name, this tool likely reloads the Webots simulation world, which is an external operation that resets/restarts the simulation environment. This is an Execute-level action as it triggers a significant external operation (world reload). Severity is high because reloading the world would disrupt any ongoing simulation, potentially losing state. Confidence is reduced due to the empty description.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'webots_world_reload' on a server that controls Webots robot simulations; description is empty/uninformative.

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Verdict

webots_world_reload Rate-limited

webots_world_reload stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "webots_world_reload": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "webots_world_reload_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Webots MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about webots_world_reload

What does the webots_world_reload tool do? +

webots_world_reload. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Webots MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on webots_world_reload? +

Register the Webots MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for webots_world_reload: 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 Webots MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is webots_world_reload? +

webots_world_reload is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit webots_world_reload? +

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

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

webots_world_reload is provided by the Webots MCP Server MCP server (luisfelipesena/webots-youbot-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.