add_capture_action · Qontinui Web MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What add_capture_action does on Qontinui Web MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_capture_action needs a policy

This tool creates or appends data (a user action) to an existing capture session, which is a reversible write operation. It does not execute external commands or delete data. While it contributes to automation configuration, the action itself is a data creation/modification operation rather than execution of those configurations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_capture_action' and description 'Add a user action to a capture session' indicate creation/modification of data within a capture session.

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Verdict

add_capture_action Rate-limited

add_capture_action 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": {
    "add_capture_action": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_capture_action_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 Qontinui Web MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add_capture_action

What does the add_capture_action tool do? +

Add a user action to a capture session. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Qontinui Web 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 add_capture_action? +

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

What risk level is add_capture_action? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_capture_action? +

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

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

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