rename-partial-view · Mcp Dev MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What rename-partial-view does on Mcp Dev

AI agents use rename-partial-view 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 rename-partial-view needs a policy

Renaming is a reversible modification that changes metadata (the name/identifier) of a resource without deleting it or destroying its content. The action can be undone by renaming back to the original name. This falls under Write category.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'rename-partial-view' and description 'Renames a partial view' indicate a modification operation on an existing resource.

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Verdict

rename-partial-view Rate-limited

rename-partial-view 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": {
    "rename-partial-view": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "rename-partial-view_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about rename-partial-view

What does the rename-partial-view tool do? +

Renames a partial view. 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 rename-partial-view? +

Register the Mcp Dev MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for rename-partial-view: 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 rename-partial-view? +

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

Can I rate-limit rename-partial-view? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the rename-partial-view 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 rename-partial-view completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for rename-partial-view. 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 rename-partial-view? +

rename-partial-view 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.