edit_do_file · Stata MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What edit_do_file does on Stata MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why edit_do_file needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies code within .do files reversibly, making it a Write category operation. Severity is medium because malicious edits to analysis scripts could corrupt research workflows, introduce analytical errors, or exfiltrate sensitive operations—but changes remain reversible through version control or re-editing.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'do 파일의 특정 부분 편집' (edit specific parts of do file). The 'edit' operation on Stata .do files modifies existing code reversibly. Stata .do files are scripts that control data analysis workflows.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

edit_do_file Rate-limited

edit_do_file 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": {
    "edit_do_file": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "edit_do_file_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 Stata MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about edit_do_file

What does the edit_do_file tool do? +

do 파일의 특정 부분 편집. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Stata 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 edit_do_file? +

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

What risk level is edit_do_file? +

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

Can I rate-limit edit_do_file? +

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

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

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