sephora_add_to_basket · Sephora MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What sephora_add_to_basket does on Sephora MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why sephora_add_to_basket needs a policy

This tool modifies user data (shopping basket contents) in a non-destructive, reversible manner. While it could lead to financial consequences if misused in conjunction with checkout tools, the add-to-basket action itself is a Write operation. It falls below Execute/Financial severity because it does not autonomously trigger payment or run arbitrary code—it merely adds items to a basket.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Add a product to the Sephora shopping basket' - a write operation that creates/modifies the user's cart state. The optional SKU parameter allows selection of specific product variants.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

sephora_add_to_basket Rate-limited

sephora_add_to_basket 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": {
    "sephora_add_to_basket": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "sephora_add_to_basket_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 Sephora MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about sephora_add_to_basket

What does the sephora_add_to_basket tool do? +

Add a product to the Sephora shopping basket. You can optionally specify a SKU ID to select a specific shade or size variant. Use sephora_get_product first to find available variant SKU IDs. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Sephora 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 sephora_add_to_basket? +

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

What risk level is sephora_add_to_basket? +

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

Can I rate-limit sephora_add_to_basket? +

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

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

sephora_add_to_basket is provided by the Sephora MCP Server MCP server (markswendsen-code/mcp-sephora). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.