claim_start · Remit Md MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What claim_start does on Remit Md MCP Server

AI agents invoke claim_start to trigger actions in Remit Md MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why claim_start needs a policy

This tool signals state transitions in a financial escrow, which is an Execute action because it triggers consequences in an external financial system whose effects depend on context (which escrow, which user). While financial in nature, the tool itself does not move money or create obligations—it signals work initiation within an existing escrow framework.

From the tool's definition 'Signal that work has started on an escrowed task' indicates state-change operation on a financial escrow contract; combined with server context 'financial transactions such as...escrows' shows this triggers external financial system behavior.

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Verdict

claim_start Rate-limited

claim_start stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "claim_start": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "claim_start_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about claim_start

What does the claim_start tool do? +

Signal that work has started on an escrowed task. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Remit Md MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on claim_start? +

Register the Remit Md MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for claim_start: 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 Remit Md MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is claim_start? +

claim_start is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit claim_start? +

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

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

claim_start is provided by the Remit Md MCP Server MCP server (pay-skill/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.