patch_project · NGS360 MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What patch_project does on NGS360 MCP Server

AI agents use patch_project to create or update resources in NGS360 MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your NGS360 MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why patch_project needs a policy

The PATCH verb conventionally performs partial updates to resources in REST APIs. Within a bioinformatics platform context, this would modify project metadata, settings, or configuration reversibly. Without destructive markers (delete, drop, purge) or financial operations, this is categorized as Write.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'patch_project' indicates modification of project data via PATCH operation, a standard HTTP method for partial resource updates. The empty description limits confidence.

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Verdict

patch_project Rate-limited

patch_project 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": {
    "patch_project": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "patch_project_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 NGS360 MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about patch_project

What does the patch_project tool do? +

patch_project. It is categorised as a Write tool in the NGS360 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 patch_project? +

Register the NGS360 MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for patch_project: 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 NGS360 MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is patch_project? +

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

Can I rate-limit patch_project? +

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

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

patch_project is provided by the NGS360 MCP Server MCP server (ngs360/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.