bluedart_register_pickup · Bluedart MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What bluedart_register_pickup does on Bluedart

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why bluedart_register_pickup needs a policy

This tool creates a new pickup record in BlueDart's system, reversibly registering a scheduled pickup at a customer location. It is a Write operation (creates/registers data) rather than Execute (no command execution) or Destructive (the operation is reversible—pickups can be cancelled via the sibling bluedart_cancel_pickup tool).

From the tool's definition The tool description states it uses POST /pickup/v1/RegisterPickup, which schedules a pickup—a create operation that modifies BlueDart's system state by adding a new pickup appointment.

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Verdict

bluedart_register_pickup Rate-limited

bluedart_register_pickup 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": {
    "bluedart_register_pickup": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "bluedart_register_pickup_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 Bluedart, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about bluedart_register_pickup

What does the bluedart_register_pickup tool do? +

Schedule a BlueDart pickup at the customer location via POST /pickup/v1/RegisterPickup. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Bluedart MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on bluedart_register_pickup? +

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

What risk level is bluedart_register_pickup? +

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

Can I rate-limit bluedart_register_pickup? +

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

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

bluedart_register_pickup is provided by the Bluedart MCP server (nidhiyashwanth/bluedart-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.