add_branding · Report Builder MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_branding does on Report Builder MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_branding needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies document appearance by injecting branding artifacts into formatted content. It does not execute code, delete data, or incur financial obligations. The modification is reversible—branding can be changed or removed. While it affects output presentation, it operates at the cosmetic/formatting layer with no destructive side effects.

From the tool's definition The tool 'add_branding' applies client-specific branding elements (headers, footers, colors, logos) to formatted content.

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Verdict

add_branding Rate-limited

add_branding 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_branding": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_branding_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 Report Builder MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add_branding

What does the add_branding tool do? +

Applies client-specific branding (headers, footers, colors, logos) to formatted content. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Report Builder MCP Server 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_branding? +

Register the Report Builder MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_branding: 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 Report Builder MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_branding? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_branding? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_branding 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_branding completely? +

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

add_branding is provided by the Report Builder MCP Server MCP server (nathanwolfe2208/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.