disable_rule · NeuronSearchLab MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What disable_rule does on NeuronSearchLab

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why disable_rule needs a policy

This tool modifies system configuration by changing the state of ranking rules, which affects how recommendations are generated and delivered. It is Write rather than Destructive because the action is explicitly reversible ('without deleting it'), and the tool description indicates rules can be re-enabled.

From the tool's definition disable_rule: Disable a ranking rule without deleting it. Useful for temporarily pausing rules during campaigns.

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Verdict

disable_rule Rate-limited

disable_rule 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": {
    "disable_rule": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "disable_rule_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 NeuronSearchLab, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about disable_rule

What does the disable_rule tool do? +

Disable a ranking rule without deleting it. Useful for temporarily pausing rules during debugging or campaigns. It is categorised as a Write tool in the NeuronSearchLab MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on disable_rule? +

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

What risk level is disable_rule? +

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

Can I rate-limit disable_rule? +

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

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

disable_rule is provided by the NeuronSearchLab MCP server (neuronsearchlab/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.