use_template · PromptingBox MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What use_template does on PromptingBox MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why use_template needs a policy

This tool creates a new editable copy of a template in the user's collection. It is a reversible write operation that does not delete, execute code, or cause financial impact. The action is limited to duplicating and storing data within the user's prompt management system, making it a standard Write category tool with low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Save a public template to your PromptingBox collection. Creates a copy you can edit and customize.' The words 'Save', 'Creates a copy', and 'customize' indicate data creation and modification without destructive effects.

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Verdict

use_template Rate-limited

use_template 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": {
    "use_template": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "use_template_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 PromptingBox MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about use_template

What does the use_template tool do? +

Save a public template to your PromptingBox collection. Creates a copy you can edit and customize. It is categorised as a Write tool in the PromptingBox 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 use_template? +

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

What risk level is use_template? +

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

Can I rate-limit use_template? +

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

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

use_template is provided by the PromptingBox MCP Server MCP server (promptingbox/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.