passgage_bulk_approve · Passgage MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What passgage_bulk_approve does on Passgage MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why passgage_bulk_approve needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies data (approval statuses) reversibly, fitting the Write category. However, it carries high severity because bulk operations on approval requests could affect payroll, time-off decisions, or other HR processes with business consequences. The ability to approve/reject in bulk increases blast radius compared to single-record operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'passgage_bulk_approve' and description state it 'Approve or reject multiple approval requests at once', which modifies the status of approval requests (reversible state change).

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

passgage_bulk_approve Rate-limited

passgage_bulk_approve 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": {
    "passgage_bulk_approve": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "passgage_bulk_approve_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 Passgage MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about passgage_bulk_approve

What does the passgage_bulk_approve tool do? +

Approve or reject multiple approval requests at once. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Passgage MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on passgage_bulk_approve? +

Register the Passgage MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for passgage_bulk_approve: 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 Passgage MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is passgage_bulk_approve? +

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

Can I rate-limit passgage_bulk_approve? +

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

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

passgage_bulk_approve is provided by the Passgage MCP Server MCP server (passgage/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.