add_component · Mipiti MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_component does on Mipiti MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_component needs a policy

The 'add_' prefix and positioning alongside sibling tools like add_asset, add_assumption, add_attacker, add_evidence suggests this tool creates or adds new components to threat models or systems. This is a reversible Write operation (components can typically be deleted or modified later). Without an explicit description, confidence is reduced, but the pattern is clear from context.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_component' and server context describing ability to 'generate and manage threat models, controls, assumptions, compliance mapping, and evidence programmatically' indicate this creates new data entities within the Mipiti security platform.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

add_component Rate-limited

add_component 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": {
    "add_component": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_component_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about add_component

What does the add_component tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on add_component? +

Register the Mipiti MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_component: 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 Mipiti MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_component? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_component? +

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

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

add_component is provided by the Mipiti MCP Server MCP server (mipiti/mipiti-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.