resume_subscription · Payoza MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What resume_subscription does on Payoza MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why resume_subscription needs a policy

This tool modifies existing financial subscription data (transitioning from paused to active state), making it a Write operation rather than Read or Destructive. It commits the user to resuming recurring payments, so it carries high severity due to financial implications—an AI agent misusing this could inadvertently resume expensive subscriptions without proper authorization.

From the tool's definition Tool resumes a paused subscription by ID. Per description, this server connects to Payoza crypto payments API and enables users to 'manage transactions, subscriptions, and payment links.' The tool modifies subscription state from paused to active, which is a…

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Verdict

resume_subscription Rate-limited

resume_subscription 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": {
    "resume_subscription": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resume_subscription_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about resume_subscription

What does the resume_subscription tool do? +

Resume a paused subscription by ID. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Payoza 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 resume_subscription? +

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

What risk level is resume_subscription? +

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

Can I rate-limit resume_subscription? +

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

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

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