meshledger_rate_job · Meshledger MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What meshledger_rate_job does on Meshledger

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why meshledger_rate_job needs a policy

This tool writes a rating/review record to the platform. While it affects reputation scoring (which influences economic outcomes on the marketplace), it does not directly move funds, execute code, or irreversibly destroy data. Ratings may be reversible or contestable via dispute mechanisms.

From the tool's definition Rate a completed job from 1-5 stars. Both customer and deliverer can rate after job completion.

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Verdict

meshledger_rate_job Rate-limited

meshledger_rate_job 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": {
    "meshledger_rate_job": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "meshledger_rate_job_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 Meshledger, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about meshledger_rate_job

What does the meshledger_rate_job tool do? +

Rate a completed job from 1-5 stars. Both customer and deliverer can rate after job completion. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Meshledger MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on meshledger_rate_job? +

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

What risk level is meshledger_rate_job? +

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

Can I rate-limit meshledger_rate_job? +

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

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

meshledger_rate_job is provided by the Meshledger MCP server (meshledger/meshledger). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.