ollama_push · Unified MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What ollama_push does on Unified MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why ollama_push needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies state in an external registry by uploading a model artifact. While it doesn't delete data (ruling out Destructive) or execute arbitrary code (ruling out Execute), it does irreversibly commit data to a remote system, similar to publishing.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'ollama_push' combined with description 'Push a model to a registry' indicates uploading/transferring model data to an external registry, which is a data modification and transmission action.

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Verdict

ollama_push Rate-limited

ollama_push 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": {
    "ollama_push": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ollama_push_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 Unified MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about ollama_push

What does the ollama_push tool do? +

Push a model to a registry. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Unified 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 ollama_push? +

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

What risk level is ollama_push? +

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

Can I rate-limit ollama_push? +

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

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

ollama_push is provided by the Unified MCP Server MCP server (qingyunyupan/ollama-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.