onpe_sync_foreign_catalog · Onpe MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What onpe_sync_foreign_catalog does on Onpe

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why onpe_sync_foreign_catalog needs a policy

This tool synchronizes (fetches and writes) foreign country/city catalog data from the ONPE API into a local SQLite database. It creates or updates records in the database, which is a reversible write operation. It does not delete data, execute arbitrary code, or involve financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Sincroniza país/ciudad extranjero directamente desde API ONPE hacia SQLite

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Verdict

onpe_sync_foreign_catalog Rate-limited

onpe_sync_foreign_catalog 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": {
    "onpe_sync_foreign_catalog": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "onpe_sync_foreign_catalog_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about onpe_sync_foreign_catalog

What does the onpe_sync_foreign_catalog tool do? +

Sincroniza país/ciudad extranjero directamente desde API ONPE hacia SQLite. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Onpe MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on onpe_sync_foreign_catalog? +

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

What risk level is onpe_sync_foreign_catalog? +

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

Can I rate-limit onpe_sync_foreign_catalog? +

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

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

onpe_sync_foreign_catalog is provided by the Onpe MCP server (oscarzamora/onpe-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.