build_gui_config · Qontinui MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What build_gui_config does on Qontinui MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why build_gui_config needs a policy

The tool creates/builds a configuration object from captured data, which is a Write operation. It does not appear to execute workflows or delete data. Confidence is reduced because the description is truncated and incomplete, leaving some ambiguity about side effects.

From the tool's definition Build a visual GUI automation config (QontinuiConfig) from captured

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Verdict

build_gui_config Rate-limited

build_gui_config 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": {
    "build_gui_config": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "build_gui_config_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about build_gui_config

What does the build_gui_config tool do? +

Build a visual GUI automation config (QontinuiConfig) from captured. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Qontinui 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 build_gui_config? +

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

What risk level is build_gui_config? +

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

Can I rate-limit build_gui_config? +

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

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

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