reset_simulation · ACM MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What reset_simulation does on ACM MCP Server

AI agents invoke reset_simulation to trigger actions in ACM 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 reset_simulation needs a policy

Resetting a simulation restores it to its initial state, which triggers an operation that discards current simulation progress and state. This is an irreversible action in terms of losing current run state, but it's more of an execution trigger (re-initializing the simulation engine) than a traditional destructive delete.

From the tool's definition Reset the simulation to initial conditions

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Verdict

reset_simulation Rate-limited

reset_simulation 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": {
    "reset_simulation": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "reset_simulation_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about reset_simulation

What does the reset_simulation tool do? +

Reset the simulation to initial conditions. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the ACM 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 reset_simulation? +

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

What risk level is reset_simulation? +

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

Can I rate-limit reset_simulation? +

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

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

reset_simulation is provided by the ACM MCP Server MCP server (pekosann/acm-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.