copy_generate · RC Engine MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What copy_generate does on RC Engine

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why copy_generate needs a policy

The tool generates and persists copy/content strategy documents (voice, tone, variants, microcopy, CTAs, SEO maps) to a markdown file. This is a Write operation—it creates new content reversibly (the file can be edited or deleted later). It does not execute code, delete data irreversibly, or trigger external financial/destructive actions.

From the tool's definition 'Generate the full Content Strategy & Copy System' and 'Saves to rc-method/copy/COPY-SYSTEM.md' indicate the tool creates and writes structured content artifacts to persistent storage.

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Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

copy_generate Rate-limited

copy_generate 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": {
    "copy_generate": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "copy_generate_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 RC Engine, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about copy_generate

What does the copy_generate tool do? +

Generate the full Content Strategy & Copy System: voice/tone, page-level copy with variants, microcopy library, CTA matrix, and SEO content map. Call AFTER copy_research_brief. Requires the screen inventory (list of screen names). Saves to rc-method/copy/COPY-SYSTEM.md. It is categorised as a Write tool in the RC Engine MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on copy_generate? +

Register the RC Engine MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for copy_generate: 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 RC Engine. Nothing to install.

What risk level is copy_generate? +

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

Can I rate-limit copy_generate? +

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

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

copy_generate is provided by the RC Engine MCP server (originalrashmi/rc-engine-product-framework). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.