suggest_edit_retry · Vigentic MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What suggest_edit_retry does on Vigentic MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why suggest_edit_retry needs a policy

The tool suggests and likely triggers the next edit action in response to a failed edit attempt. Given this server's context (applying edits, buffer management), 'suggest' here most likely means proposing a corrective write action rather than purely reading. It modifies or writes to buffers/files as part of retry logic. Severity is medium since it affects code files but is part of a controlled edit workflow.

From the tool's definition 'Suggest the next edit action after a failed edit attempt' — the tool proposes/applies an edit action; 'suggest' implies it recommends or initiates a write operation for code editing

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

suggest_edit_retry Rate-limited

suggest_edit_retry 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": {
    "suggest_edit_retry": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "suggest_edit_retry_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about suggest_edit_retry

What does the suggest_edit_retry tool do? +

Suggest the next edit action after a failed edit attempt, using the failure text, attempted args, and an optional fresh buffer snapshot. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Vigentic 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 suggest_edit_retry? +

Register the Vigentic MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for suggest_edit_retry: 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 Vigentic MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is suggest_edit_retry? +

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

Can I rate-limit suggest_edit_retry? +

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

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

suggest_edit_retry is provided by the Vigentic MCP server (munozu/vigentic-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.