set_project · Spring Api Intel MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What set_project does on Spring Api Intel

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why set_project needs a policy

This tool changes application state (the active project context) but does not create, modify, or delete actual project files. The effect is reversible by switching to a different project. It performs no queries, executes no code, deletes nothing, and involves no financial operations.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Switch the active Spring Boot project by providing a directory path' — this modifies internal state of which project is currently active.

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Verdict

set_project Rate-limited

set_project 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": {
    "set_project": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_project_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 Spring Api Intel, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about set_project

What does the set_project tool do? +

Switch the active Spring Boot project by providing a directory path. Use this to point the server at a different codebase. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Spring Api Intel MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on set_project? +

Register the Spring Api Intel MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for set_project: 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 Spring Api Intel. Nothing to install.

What risk level is set_project? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_project? +

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

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

set_project is provided by the Spring Api Intel MCP server (mparth14/spring-api-intel-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.