add_goal · Enhanced MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_goal does on Enhanced MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_goal needs a policy

This tool creates new data records (goals) in persistent storage, which is a reversible Write operation. The severity is medium because while goals are personal data, they are not inherently sensitive like financial information, nor are they irreversible like deletions.

From the tool's definition The tool name 'add_goal' and description 'Store user goals and objectives' indicate a create/write operation that persists data in a user's account.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

add_goal Rate-limited

add_goal 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": {
    "add_goal": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_goal_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 Enhanced MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add_goal

What does the add_goal tool do? +

Store user goals and objectives. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Enhanced 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 add_goal? +

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

What risk level is add_goal? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_goal? +

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

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

add_goal is provided by the Enhanced MCP Server MCP server (pbulbule13/mcpwithgoogle). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.