setup_quarterback · Quarterback MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What setup_quarterback does on Quarterback

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why setup_quarterback needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies configuration data during system initialization, which falls under Write category. The severity is high because a misconfigured setup could affect all downstream task prioritization and orchestration operations across multiple projects.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'setup_quarterback' with description 'Interactive setup wizard for new Quarterback installations' indicates initial configuration and establishment of system parameters.

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Verdict

setup_quarterback Rate-limited

setup_quarterback 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_quarterback": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "setup_quarterback_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 Quarterback, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about setup_quarterback

What does the setup_quarterback tool do? +

Interactive setup wizard for new Quarterback installations. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Quarterback 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_quarterback? +

Register the Quarterback MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for setup_quarterback: 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 Quarterback. Nothing to install.

What risk level is setup_quarterback? +

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

Can I rate-limit setup_quarterback? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the setup_quarterback 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_quarterback completely? +

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

setup_quarterback is provided by the Quarterback MCP server (bobbyrgoldsmith/quarterback). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.