setup_ibm_quantum_account_tool

Set up IBM Quantum account with credentials.

SERVERQiskit IBM Transpiler MCP Server SOURCEqiskit-ibm-transpiler-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity verified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/qiskit-ibm-transpiler-mcp-server/setup-ibm-quantum-account-tool.md

WHAT IT DOES

What setup_ibm_quantum_account_tool does on Qiskit IBM Transpiler MCP Server

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

RISK

Why setup_ibm_quantum_account_tool is rated Medium

This tool writes configuration state (account setup) but does not execute quantum operations, delete data irreversibly, or move money. It modifies account settings reversibly. The severity is high because credential mismanagement could grant unauthorized access to IBM Quantum resources, but it remains Write rather than Execute since it performs account initialization, not arbitrary code execution.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Set up IBM Quantum account with credentials' — this creates or modifies account configuration data by storing/initializing IBM Quantum credentials.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs setup_ibm_quantum_account_tool safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Qiskit IBM Transpiler MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For setup_ibm_quantum_account_tool, this is the rule to start with:

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.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Qiskit IBM Transpiler MCP Server, apply this rule, and every setup_ibm_quantum_account_tool call is checked against it from then on.

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 IBM Transpiler 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 IBM Transpiler 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 IBM Transpiler 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 IBM Transpiler MCP Server MCP server (qiskit-ibm-transpiler-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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