moderate_asset · Picsha AI MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What moderate_asset does on Picsha AI MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why moderate_asset needs a policy

This tool modifies the moderation state of an asset (approve or reject), which is a reversible write operation. However, it carries high severity because misuse by an AI agent could incorrectly approve inappropriate content or reject legitimate assets at scale, with significant business and compliance implications. It does not delete or irreversibly destroy data, so Destructive does not apply.

From the tool's definition Approve or reject a moderated asset pending manual review

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Verdict

moderate_asset Rate-limited

moderate_asset 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": {
    "moderate_asset": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "moderate_asset_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 Picsha AI MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about moderate_asset

What does the moderate_asset tool do? +

Approve or reject a moderated asset pending manual review. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Picsha AI 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 moderate_asset? +

Register the Picsha AI MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for moderate_asset: 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 Picsha AI MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is moderate_asset? +

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

Can I rate-limit moderate_asset? +

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

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

moderate_asset is provided by the Picsha AI MCP Server MCP server (picsha-ai/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.