configure

Interactive configuration for credentials, channels, gateway, and agent defaults

SERVEROpenClaw SOURCEopenclaw

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity verified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/openclaw/configure.md

WHAT IT DOES

What configure does on OpenClaw

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

RISK

Why configure is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies configuration data for credentials and system defaults. While it does not delete data (which would be Destructive) or execute arbitrary code (Execute), it does persistently alter system state in ways that could have significant downstream impacts—particularly credential configuration which could affect authentication and authorization.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'configure' and description 'Interactive configuration for credentials, channels, gateway, and agent defaults' indicates modification of system settings, including sensitive credential storage.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs configure safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and OpenClaw, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For configure, this is the rule to start with:

configure Rate-limited

configure 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": {
    "configure": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "configure_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect OpenClaw, apply this rule, and every configure call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about configure

What does the configure tool do? +

Interactive configuration for credentials, channels, gateway, and agent defaults. It is categorised as a Write tool in the OpenClaw MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on configure? +

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

What risk level is configure? +

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

Can I rate-limit configure? +

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

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

configure is provided by the OpenClaw MCP server (openclaw). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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