sdk_connect · UI Bridge MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What sdk_connect does on UI Bridge MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why sdk_connect needs a policy

An AI agent can call sdk_connect faster than any human can review — one bad instruction and it creates or modifies resources in UI Bridge MCP by the hundred, each call as confident as the last.

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Verdict

sdk_connect Rate-limited

sdk_connect 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": {
    "sdk_connect": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "sdk_connect_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 UI Bridge MCP, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about sdk_connect

What does the sdk_connect tool do? +

sdk_connect. It is categorised as a Write tool in the UI Bridge MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on sdk_connect? +

Register the UI Bridge MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for sdk_connect: 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 UI Bridge MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is sdk_connect? +

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

Can I rate-limit sdk_connect? +

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

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

sdk_connect is provided by the UI Bridge MCP server (qontinui/ui-bridge-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.