common-add-base-template-by-id · Sitecore MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What common-add-base-template-by-id does on SitecoreMCP

AI agents use common-add-base-template-by-id to create or update resources in SitecoreMCP — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your SitecoreMCP environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why common-add-base-template-by-id needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies template inheritance/composition in Sitecore by adding a base template. This is a write operation because it changes template definitions (reversibly modifiable metadata). While it affects system structure, it does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or move money.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Adds a base template to a template item by its ID.' The action 'adds' modifies template configuration, which is a reversible write operation in a content management system.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

common-add-base-template-by-id Rate-limited

common-add-base-template-by-id 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": {
    "common-add-base-template-by-id": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "common-add-base-template-by-id_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 SitecoreMCP, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about common-add-base-template-by-id

What does the common-add-base-template-by-id tool do? +

Adds a base template to a template item by its ID. It is categorised as a Write tool in the SitecoreMCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on common-add-base-template-by-id? +

Register the Sitecore MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for common-add-base-template-by-id: 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 SitecoreMCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is common-add-base-template-by-id? +

common-add-base-template-by-id is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit common-add-base-template-by-id? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the common-add-base-template-by-id 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 common-add-base-template-by-id completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for common-add-base-template-by-id. 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 common-add-base-template-by-id? +

common-add-base-template-by-id is provided by the Sitecore MCP server (ramseur/mcp-sitecore-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.