promote_template_version · PDF Generator API MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What promote_template_version does on PDF Generator API MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why promote_template_version needs a policy

Promoting a template version to production changes system state and affects which template version is active, making it a Write operation. Severity is medium because misuse could disrupt PDF generation workflows (e.g., promoting a malformed or untested template), but the action is reversible by promoting another version. This is not Destructive because no data is deleted or permanently lost.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Promotes the specified template version to production', which modifies the production status of templates. This is a reversible state change—a different version can be promoted in its place.

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Verdict

promote_template_version Rate-limited

promote_template_version 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": {
    "promote_template_version": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "promote_template_version_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 PDF Generator API MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about promote_template_version

What does the promote_template_version tool do? +

Promotes the specified template version to production. Only one version can be production at a time. It is categorised as a Write tool in the PDF Generator API 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 promote_template_version? +

Register the PDF Generator API MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for promote_template_version: 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 PDF Generator API MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is promote_template_version? +

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

Can I rate-limit promote_template_version? +

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

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

promote_template_version is provided by the PDF Generator API MCP Server MCP server (pdfgeneratorapi/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.