import_agent_family · BotUyo MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What import_agent_family does on BotUyo MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why import_agent_family needs a policy

This tool imports and replaces agent family configurations, which modifies managed data structures. While "replace" suggests overwriting, the operation is reversible (families can be re-imported or reconfigured), making it Write rather than Destructive. Severity is high because misconfigured agent families could affect multiple agents' behavior, control flow, and capabilities across the platform.

From the tool's definition Tool name "import_agent_family" with description "Import/replace a family" indicates it creates or modifies agent family configurations. The word "replace" signals overwriting existing data, which is a write operation that modifies system state.

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Verdict

import_agent_family Rate-limited

import_agent_family 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": {
    "import_agent_family": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "import_agent_family_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 BotUyo MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about import_agent_family

What does the import_agent_family tool do? +

Import/replace a family\. It is categorised as a Write tool in the BotUyo 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 import_agent_family? +

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

What risk level is import_agent_family? +

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

Can I rate-limit import_agent_family? +

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

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

import_agent_family is provided by the BotUyo MCP Server MCP server (marcoar1/botuyo-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.