request_quote_from_agency

WHAT IT DOES

What request_quote_from_agency does on Online PR - Press Release Distribution

AI agents use request_quote_from_agency to create or update resources in Online PR - Press Release Distribution — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Online PR - Press Release Distribution environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why request_quote_from_agency needs a policy

This tool creates and sends a quote request to a PR agency, which is a reversible write action (submitting a form/request). It triggers an external notification to a real agency, which could result in unwanted solicitations if misused, but it does not commit financial obligations or irreversibly destroy data. The blast radius is medium since it contacts real external parties on behalf of the user.

From the tool's definition Submit a quote request to a PR agency... The agency will be notified and will respond to the provided email address.

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Verdict

request_quote_from_agency Rate-limited

request_quote_from_agency 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": {
    "request_quote_from_agency": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "request_quote_from_agency_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 Online PR - Press Release Distribution, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about request_quote_from_agency

What does the request_quote_from_agency tool do? +

Submit a quote request to a PR agency on Online.PR. The agency will be notified and will respond to the provided email address. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Online PR - Press Release Distribution MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on request_quote_from_agency? +

Register the Online PR - Press Release Distribution MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for request_quote_from_agency: 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 Online PR - Press Release Distribution. Nothing to install.

What risk level is request_quote_from_agency? +

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

Can I rate-limit request_quote_from_agency? +

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

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

request_quote_from_agency is provided by the Online PR - Press Release Distribution MCP server (onlineprfoundation/online-pr-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.