mittwald_app_copy · Mittwald MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What mittwald_app_copy does on Mittwald MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why mittwald_app_copy needs a policy

Copying an app creates new application instances/data within a Mittwald project. This is a write operation that modifies the project state by adding resources. While reversible (the copied app can be deleted), it has high severity because an AI agent could create numerous unwanted app copies, consuming resources, incurring costs, or cluttering the project structure.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'mittwald_app_copy' and description states 'Copy an app within a project.' The action of copying an app creates or duplicates data within the hosting environment, which is a reversible modification operation.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

mittwald_app_copy Rate-limited

mittwald_app_copy 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": {
    "mittwald_app_copy": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mittwald_app_copy_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about mittwald_app_copy

What does the mittwald_app_copy tool do? +

Copy an app within a project. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mittwald 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 mittwald_app_copy? +

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

What risk level is mittwald_app_copy? +

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

Can I rate-limit mittwald_app_copy? +

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

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

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