generate_comparison_table · Q1 Crafter MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What generate_comparison_table does on Q1 Crafter MCP

AI agents use generate_comparison_table to create or update resources in Q1 Crafter MCP — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Q1 Crafter MCP environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why generate_comparison_table needs a policy

This tool creates a new data structure (a comparison table) in memory or as an output document, reversibly modifying the research workflow state. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or move money. The output is a structured comparison document that aids research synthesis. The write operation is non-destructive and limited in scope to table generation from user-selected inputs.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'generate_comparison_table' and description 'Create a comparison table' indicate data creation/generation. The action is to produce a new table artifact comparing selected papers.

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Verdict

generate_comparison_table Rate-limited

generate_comparison_table 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": {
    "generate_comparison_table": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "generate_comparison_table_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 Q1 Crafter MCP, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about generate_comparison_table

What does the generate_comparison_table tool do? +

Create a comparison table of selected papers across specified. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Q1 Crafter 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 generate_comparison_table? +

Register the Q1 Crafter MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for generate_comparison_table: 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 Q1 Crafter MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is generate_comparison_table? +

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

Can I rate-limit generate_comparison_table? +

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

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

generate_comparison_table is provided by the Q1 Crafter MCP server (muslus/q1-crafter-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.