start_new_agent_conversation

WHAT IT DOES

What start_new_agent_conversation does on Claude Code MCP - Agent Orchestration Platform

AI agents invoke start_new_agent_conversation to trigger actions in Claude Code MCP - Agent Orchestration Platform. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why start_new_agent_conversation needs a policy

This tool executes a command to start a new agent conversation, which is an operational trigger rather than a simple data retrieval (Read) or modification (Write). It initiates external processes (agent instances) with side effects dependent on the conversation context and agent configuration.

From the tool's definition Tool initiates new agent conversations within an orchestration platform that manages multiple Claude Code agents across isolated iTerm2 sessions with process-level isolation.

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Verdict

start_new_agent_conversation Rate-limited

start_new_agent_conversation stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "start_new_agent_conversation": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "start_new_agent_conversation_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Claude Code MCP - Agent Orchestration Platform, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about start_new_agent_conversation

What does the start_new_agent_conversation tool do? +

Start new agent conversation with context restoration coordination. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Claude Code MCP - Agent Orchestration Platform MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on start_new_agent_conversation? +

Register the Claude Code MCP - Agent Orchestration Platform MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for start_new_agent_conversation: 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 Claude Code MCP - Agent Orchestration Platform. Nothing to install.

What risk level is start_new_agent_conversation? +

start_new_agent_conversation is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit start_new_agent_conversation? +

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

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

start_new_agent_conversation is provided by the Claude Code MCP - Agent Orchestration Platform MCP server (nexus-digital-automations/claude_code_mcp_2). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.