post-log-viewer-saved-search · Mcp Dev MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What post-log-viewer-saved-search does on Mcp Dev

AI agents use post-log-viewer-saved-search to create or update resources in Mcp Dev — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Mcp Dev environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why post-log-viewer-saved-search needs a policy

This tool creates a new saved search configuration in the log viewer, which is a reversible write operation. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, modify financial records, or perform system-level operations. The blast radius is minimal—a malicious agent could create unwanted saved searches, but these can be easily deleted. Low severity because the impact is confined to creating benign log viewer metadata.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'post' and description states 'Create a new log viewer saved search' — a create operation that adds a new saved search record without destructive or execute implications.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

post-log-viewer-saved-search Rate-limited

post-log-viewer-saved-search 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": {
    "post-log-viewer-saved-search": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "post-log-viewer-saved-search_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Instant setup, no code required.

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Mcp Dev, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about post-log-viewer-saved-search

What does the post-log-viewer-saved-search tool do? +

Create a new log viewer saved search. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Dev MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on post-log-viewer-saved-search? +

Register the Mcp Dev MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for post-log-viewer-saved-search: 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 Dev. Nothing to install.

What risk level is post-log-viewer-saved-search? +

post-log-viewer-saved-search is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit post-log-viewer-saved-search? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the post-log-viewer-saved-search 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 post-log-viewer-saved-search completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for post-log-viewer-saved-search. 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 post-log-viewer-saved-search? +

post-log-viewer-saved-search is provided by the Mcp Dev MCP server (@umbraco-cms/mcp-dev). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.