register_style_convention · Sourcesage MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What register_style_convention does on Sourcesage

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why register_style_convention needs a policy

This tool creates or adds new style convention records to SourceSage's codebase knowledge store. It is reversible (can be cleared or updated via sibling tools like clear_knowledge), causes no irreversible data loss, executes no arbitrary code, and does not perform financial operations. The primary action is data creation/modification, fitting the Write category.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'register_style_convention' and description 'Register a coding style convention' indicate a create/store operation that adds style information to the knowledge base.

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Verdict

register_style_convention Rate-limited

register_style_convention 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": {
    "register_style_convention": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "register_style_convention_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about register_style_convention

What does the register_style_convention tool do? +

Register a coding style convention. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Sourcesage MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on register_style_convention? +

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

What risk level is register_style_convention? +

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

Can I rate-limit register_style_convention? +

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

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

register_style_convention is provided by the Sourcesage MCP server (mcpflow/sourcesage). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.