passgage_set_company_mode · Passgage MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What passgage_set_company_mode does on Passgage MCP Server

AI agents use passgage_set_company_mode 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_set_company_mode needs a policy

This tool switches authentication modes, which is a state modification rather than a read-only query. While authentication mode switching itself is typically reversible, it represents a write operation that changes how the system authenticates subsequent API calls. It could enable unauthorized API access if an attacker switches to a different company's API key mode.

From the tool's definition Tool name: 'passgage_set_company_mode'; description: 'Switch to company API key authentication mode'. This modifies the authentication context/state by switching to a different API key authentication mode, which is a reversible configuration change.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

passgage_set_company_mode Rate-limited

passgage_set_company_mode 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_set_company_mode": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "passgage_set_company_mode_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_set_company_mode

What does the passgage_set_company_mode tool do? +

Switch to company API key authentication mode. 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_set_company_mode? +

Register the Passgage MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for passgage_set_company_mode: 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_set_company_mode? +

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

Can I rate-limit passgage_set_company_mode? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the passgage_set_company_mode 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_set_company_mode completely? +

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

passgage_set_company_mode 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.