swarm_autofix_lint · Mcp Swarm MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What swarm_autofix_lint does on Mcp Swarm

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why swarm_autofix_lint needs a policy

This tool automatically modifies source code files to fix linting errors, which constitutes a reversible write operation. However, it has high severity because it performs bulk automated modifications to code across potentially many files without explicit user review of each change, which could introduce unintended alterations.

From the tool's definition 自动修复代码检查错误 (automatically fixes code lint errors)

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Verdict

swarm_autofix_lint Rate-limited

swarm_autofix_lint 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": {
    "swarm_autofix_lint": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "swarm_autofix_lint_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 Mcp Swarm, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about swarm_autofix_lint

What does the swarm_autofix_lint tool do? +

自动修复代码检查错误。. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Swarm MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on swarm_autofix_lint? +

Register the Mcp Swarm MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for swarm_autofix_lint: 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 Mcp Swarm. Nothing to install.

What risk level is swarm_autofix_lint? +

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

Can I rate-limit swarm_autofix_lint? +

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

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

swarm_autofix_lint is provided by the Mcp Swarm MCP server (moselu/mcp-swarm). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.