format_for_portals · Property Descriptions MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What format_for_portals does on Property Descriptions

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why format_for_portals needs a policy

Based on the server's purpose (generating and preparing property listing copy variants) and the tool name suggesting formatting output for portals, this tool most likely formats/creates written content for publishing. However, the description is empty, so confidence is low. It could be Read (just formatting in memory) or Write (pushing content to portals).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'format_for_portals' and server context of generating property listing descriptions ready for Rightmove, social media, and email portals.

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Verdict

format_for_portals Rate-limited

format_for_portals 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": {
    "format_for_portals": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "format_for_portals_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 Property Descriptions, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about format_for_portals

What does the format_for_portals tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on format_for_portals? +

Register the Property Descriptions MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for format_for_portals: 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 Property Descriptions. Nothing to install.

What risk level is format_for_portals? +

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

Can I rate-limit format_for_portals? +

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

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

format_for_portals is provided by the Property Descriptions MCP server (paulieb89/property-descriptions-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.