build_protocol · Peptoma MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What build_protocol does on Peptoma

AI agents invoke build_protocol to trigger actions in Peptoma. 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 build_protocol needs a policy

build_protocol triggers real processes with real consequences. An agent gone sideways doesn't fire it once — it starts dozens of builds, sends mass notifications, or burns through compute before anyone looks up.

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Verdict

build_protocol Rate-limited

build_protocol 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": {
    "build_protocol": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "build_protocol_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Peptoma, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about build_protocol

What does the build_protocol tool do? +

Build a curated peptide research stack for a specific health or performance goal using the PEPTOMA Protocol Builder Agent. Supported goals include: longevity, recovery, sleep, fat loss, cognitive support, skin health, inflammation. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Peptoma MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on build_protocol? +

Register the Peptoma MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for build_protocol: 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 Peptoma. Nothing to install.

What risk level is build_protocol? +

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

Can I rate-limit build_protocol? +

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

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

build_protocol is provided by the Peptoma MCP server (peptoma/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.