Medium Risk

add_source

add_source

How to control add_source ↓

What add_source does on Automagik Tools

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

Medium Risk

Why add_source needs a policy

The 'add_' prefix strongly indicates a Write operation that creates or registers something (likely a data source or API endpoint). Without a detailed description, confidence is moderate. Severity is medium because adding a source could enable access to unauthorized APIs or data, but lacks the destructive or financial impact of higher categories. The empty description prevents higher confidence assessment.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_source' suggests creating or modifying a data source. The description is empty, limiting specificity. In the context of an API transformation system, 'add' operations typically create or register new resources.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access add_source gives an agent:

How to control add_source

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Automagik Tools, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for add_source:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "add_source": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_source_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

add_source 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.

  1. Create a free account and register Automagik Tools — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about add_source

What does the add_source tool do? +

add_source. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Automagik Tools 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_source? +

Register the Automagik Tools MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_source: 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 Automagik Tools. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_source? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_source? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_source 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_source completely? +

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

add_source is provided by the Automagik Tools MCP server (namastexlabs/automagik-tools). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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