take_item_from_chest · Minecraft Survival MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What take_item_from_chest does on Minecraft Survival MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why take_item_from_chest needs a policy

This tool moves items from a chest into the bot's inventory, which is a reversible data modification (items can be put back). It does not delete or destroy items, but it does change the state of the chest and inventory. This is a Write operation. Severity is medium because an agent could systematically loot chests belonging to other players, which could be disruptive in a multiplayer survival context.

From the tool's definition Take an item from the nearest chest in reach into inventory

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

take_item_from_chest Rate-limited

take_item_from_chest 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": {
    "take_item_from_chest": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "take_item_from_chest_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 Minecraft Survival MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about take_item_from_chest

What does the take_item_from_chest tool do? +

Take an item from the nearest chest in reach (within 4 blocks) into inventory. Returns clear errors when chest/item is missing or amount is too high. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Minecraft Survival 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 take_item_from_chest? +

Register the Minecraft Survival MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for take_item_from_chest: 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 Minecraft Survival MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is take_item_from_chest? +

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

Can I rate-limit take_item_from_chest? +

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

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

take_item_from_chest is provided by the Minecraft Survival MCP Server MCP server (netherite-stack/minecraft-survival-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.