common-restore-archive-item · Sitecore MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What common-restore-archive-item does on SitecoreMCP

AI agents use common-restore-archive-item 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-restore-archive-item needs a policy

The tool restores archived items back to their original database, which modifies state reversibly. While restoration could be considered a recovery operation, it materially changes the live database by reintroducing previously archived content.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'restore' and description states 'Restores items to the original database from the specified archive.' This reverses a deletion or archive action by moving data back into production.

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Verdict

common-restore-archive-item Rate-limited

common-restore-archive-item 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-restore-archive-item": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "common-restore-archive-item_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about common-restore-archive-item

What does the common-restore-archive-item tool do? +

Restores items to the original database from the specified archive. 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-restore-archive-item? +

Register the Sitecore MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for common-restore-archive-item: 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-restore-archive-item? +

common-restore-archive-item is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit common-restore-archive-item? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the common-restore-archive-item 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-restore-archive-item completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for common-restore-archive-item. 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-restore-archive-item? +

common-restore-archive-item 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.