pathrule_setup · Pathrule MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What pathrule_setup does on Pathrule

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why pathrule_setup needs a policy

Given the lack of a description, classification relies on the tool name 'setup' in context of a system that manages team memories, rules, and skills. Setup typically involves creating or modifying configuration state. However, without explicit description details, confidence is moderate. The sibling tools show this server handles both read (get_*), write (create_workspace), and destructive (delete_*) operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'pathrule_setup' and the server manages 'memories, rules and skills' with sibling tools including create, delete, get, and goto operations. The 'setup' action implies initial configuration or creation of workspace state.

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Verdict

pathrule_setup Rate-limited

pathrule_setup 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": {
    "pathrule_setup": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pathrule_setup_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 Pathrule, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about pathrule_setup

What does the pathrule_setup tool do? +

pathrule_setup. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Pathrule MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on pathrule_setup? +

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

What risk level is pathrule_setup? +

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

Can I rate-limit pathrule_setup? +

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

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

pathrule_setup is provided by the Pathrule MCP server (pathrule/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.