add_timer · Xadeus-QQ- MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_timer does on Xadeus-QQ-MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_timer needs a policy

The tool name and server context indicate it creates/schedules a timed task (a write operation that reversibly adds state). Without a detailed description, confidence is moderate. Severity is low because scheduling a timer is a bounded, reversible action with minimal blast radius—the worst case is an unwanted scheduled task that can be removed.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_timer' with context of 'timed tasks' in server description suggests creating or scheduling a timer/task, which modifies state by adding a new scheduled item.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

add_timer Rate-limited

add_timer 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_timer": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_timer_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 Xadeus-QQ-MCP, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add_timer

What does the add_timer tool do? +

add_timer. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Xadeus-QQ-MCP 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_timer? +

Register the Xadeus-QQ- MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_timer: 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 Xadeus-QQ-MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_timer? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_timer? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_timer 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_timer completely? +

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

add_timer is provided by the Xadeus-QQ- MCP server (mouse114514/xadeus-qq-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.