setup_ibm_quantum_account_tool · Qiskit Gym MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What setup_ibm_quantum_account_tool does on Qiskit Gym MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why setup_ibm_quantum_account_tool needs a policy

This tool modifies account configuration by accepting and storing IBM Quantum credentials. While it doesn't delete data (Destructive) or move money (Financial), it does create/configure persistent account state. It poses high severity risk because misconfiguration or compromise of credentials could lead to unauthorized access to quantum computing resources or exposure of sensitive authentication material.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description: 'Set up IBM Quantum account with credentials' indicates persistent modification of account configuration state. The tool stores or configures authentication credentials, which are Write operations that establish new system state.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

setup_ibm_quantum_account_tool Rate-limited

setup_ibm_quantum_account_tool 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": {
    "setup_ibm_quantum_account_tool": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "setup_ibm_quantum_account_tool_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL →

Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about setup_ibm_quantum_account_tool

What does the setup_ibm_quantum_account_tool tool do? +

Set up IBM Quantum account with credentials. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Qiskit Gym 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 setup_ibm_quantum_account_tool? +

Register the Qiskit Gym MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for setup_ibm_quantum_account_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 Gym MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is setup_ibm_quantum_account_tool? +

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

Can I rate-limit setup_ibm_quantum_account_tool? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the setup_ibm_quantum_account_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 setup_ibm_quantum_account_tool completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for setup_ibm_quantum_account_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 setup_ibm_quantum_account_tool? +

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