convert_qasm3_to_qpy_tool

WHAT IT DOES

What convert_qasm3_to_qpy_tool does on Qiskit Documentation MCP Server

AI agents invoke convert_qasm3_to_qpy_tool to trigger actions in Qiskit Documentation 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 convert_qasm3_to_qpy_tool needs a policy

The description is empty, which significantly lowers confidence. Based on the name alone, this tool appears to convert quantum circuit representations from OpenQASM 3 format to QPY (Qiskit's binary format). Conversion/transformation operations that process input and produce output files or data structures are best classified as Execute, as they trigger an external operation whose effects depend on arguments.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'convert_qasm3_to_qpy_tool' suggests a conversion operation between QASM3 and QPY quantum circuit formats

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Verdict

convert_qasm3_to_qpy_tool Rate-limited

convert_qasm3_to_qpy_tool 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": {
    "convert_qasm3_to_qpy_tool": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "convert_qasm3_to_qpy_tool_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 Qiskit Documentation MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about convert_qasm3_to_qpy_tool

What does the convert_qasm3_to_qpy_tool tool do? +

convert_qasm3_to_qpy_tool. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Qiskit Documentation 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 convert_qasm3_to_qpy_tool? +

Register the Qiskit Documentation MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for convert_qasm3_to_qpy_tool: 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 Qiskit Documentation MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is convert_qasm3_to_qpy_tool? +

convert_qasm3_to_qpy_tool is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit convert_qasm3_to_qpy_tool? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the convert_qasm3_to_qpy_tool 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 convert_qasm3_to_qpy_tool completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for convert_qasm3_to_qpy_tool. 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 convert_qasm3_to_qpy_tool? +

convert_qasm3_to_qpy_tool is provided by the Qiskit Documentation MCP Server MCP server (pypi:qiskit-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.