validate_proposal · Dolibarr MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What validate_proposal does on Dolibarr MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why validate_proposal needs a policy

Validating a proposal changes its status in the system, which is a state modification (Write). It is not purely destructive since the proposal still exists after validation, but it does commit the proposal formally, which could have downstream business implications. It does not directly move money or delete data, making Write the most appropriate category.

From the tool's definition 'Validate draft proposal' — transitions a proposal from draft to validated state

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Verdict

validate_proposal Rate-limited

validate_proposal 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": {
    "validate_proposal": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "validate_proposal_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 Dolibarr MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about validate_proposal

What does the validate_proposal tool do? +

Validate draft proposal. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Dolibarr 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 validate_proposal? +

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

What risk level is validate_proposal? +

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

Can I rate-limit validate_proposal? +

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

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

validate_proposal is provided by the Dolibarr MCP Server MCP server (marioser/dolibarr-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.