ralph_hero__add_dependency · Ralph Hero MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What ralph_hero__add_dependency does on Ralph Hero

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why ralph_hero__add_dependency needs a policy

This tool creates a new data relationship (blocking dependency) between two GitHub issues without deleting or permanently removing data. It modifies the state of issues by establishing a link between them, which is characteristic of Write operations. The severity is medium because misuse could disrupt project workflow coordination by creating incorrect blocking relationships, but such changes are reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_dependency' and description 'Create a blocking dependency' indicate the tool creates a new relationship/link between GitHub issues. This is a reversible modification operation (dependencies can be removed).

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Verdict

ralph_hero__add_dependency Rate-limited

ralph_hero__add_dependency 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": {
    "ralph_hero__add_dependency": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ralph_hero__add_dependency_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 Ralph Hero, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about ralph_hero__add_dependency

What does the ralph_hero__add_dependency tool do? +

Create a blocking dependency between two GitHub issues. Supports cross-repo:. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Ralph Hero MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on ralph_hero__add_dependency? +

Register the Ralph Hero MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ralph_hero__add_dependency: 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 Ralph Hero. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ralph_hero__add_dependency? +

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

Can I rate-limit ralph_hero__add_dependency? +

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

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

ralph_hero__add_dependency is provided by the Ralph Hero MCP server (ralph-hero-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.