record_adr · Maestro MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What record_adr does on Maestro

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why record_adr needs a policy

This tool creates and stores an Architecture Decision Record (ADR), which is a documentation artifact. It is a Write operation (creating/modifying a record) with low severity since it only affects documentation, not code execution or data deletion.

From the tool's definition Registra Architecture Decision Record — 'Registra' means 'Records/Registers', indicating creation/storage of an ADR document

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

record_adr Rate-limited

record_adr 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": {
    "record_adr": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "record_adr_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about record_adr

What does the record_adr tool do? +

Registra Architecture Decision Record. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Maestro MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on record_adr? +

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

What risk level is record_adr? +

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

Can I rate-limit record_adr? +

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

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

record_adr is provided by the Maestro MCP server (matheus-gama-deluna/maestro). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.