elem_duplicate

Duplicate an element.

SERVERMcp Anything SOURCEZaymadkid/mcp-anything

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What elem_duplicate does on Mcp Anything

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

RISK

Why elem_duplicate is rated Medium

Duplicating an element creates new data (the copy) but is reversible—the duplicate can be deleted. This is a Write operation rather than Read (it has side effects), Execute (it doesn't run arbitrary code), Destructive (it's reversible), or Financial (no money involved).

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'elem_duplicate' with description 'Duplicate an element.' The verb 'duplicate' means to create a copy of an existing element, which is a reversible creation/modification operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs elem_duplicate safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Mcp Anything, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For elem_duplicate, this is the rule to start with:

elem_duplicate Rate-limited

elem_duplicate 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": {
    "elem_duplicate": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "elem_duplicate_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Mcp Anything, apply this rule, and every elem_duplicate call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about elem_duplicate

What does the elem_duplicate tool do? +

Duplicate an element. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Anything MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on elem_duplicate? +

Register the Mcp Anything MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for elem_duplicate: 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 Mcp Anything. Nothing to install.

What risk level is elem_duplicate? +

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

Can I rate-limit elem_duplicate? +

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

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

elem_duplicate is provided by the Mcp Anything MCP server (Zaymadkid/mcp-anything). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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