restore-element-folder · Mcp Dev MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What restore-element-folder does on Mcp Dev

AI agents use restore-element-folder 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 restore-element-folder needs a policy

This tool performs a reversible modification operation - restoring deleted content. While it affects data state, restoration can be undone (re-deleted if needed), making it Write rather than Destructive. The severity is medium because unintended restoration could expose or activate unwanted content in a CMS, but the operation itself is recoverable.

From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'restore' and description states 'Restores an element folder from the recycle bin'. Restoration is a reversible write operation that modifies the state of content by moving it from deleted to active state.

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Verdict

restore-element-folder Rate-limited

restore-element-folder 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": {
    "restore-element-folder": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "restore-element-folder_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 Mcp Dev, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about restore-element-folder

What does the restore-element-folder tool do? +

Restores an element folder from the recycle bin. 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 restore-element-folder? +

Register the Mcp Dev MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for restore-element-folder: 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 restore-element-folder? +

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

Can I rate-limit restore-element-folder? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the restore-element-folder 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 restore-element-folder completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for restore-element-folder. 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 restore-element-folder? +

restore-element-folder 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.