presentation-set-layout-by-path

WHAT IT DOES

What presentation-set-layout-by-path does on SitecoreMCP

AI agents use presentation-set-layout-by-path 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 presentation-set-layout-by-path needs a policy

The tool creates or modifies data reversibly by changing the layout assignment of a Sitecore item. This is a Write operation as layouts can be changed, reverted, or reassigned. Severity is medium because misconfiguration could affect site presentation/rendering across pages, but the change is not destructive and can be undone.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'set-layout' and description states 'Sets layout for an item specified by path', which modifies presentation configuration.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

presentation-set-layout-by-path Rate-limited

presentation-set-layout-by-path 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": {
    "presentation-set-layout-by-path": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "presentation-set-layout-by-path_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 presentation-set-layout-by-path

What does the presentation-set-layout-by-path tool do? +

Sets layout for an item specified by path. 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 presentation-set-layout-by-path? +

Register the Sitecore MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for presentation-set-layout-by-path: 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 presentation-set-layout-by-path? +

presentation-set-layout-by-path is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit presentation-set-layout-by-path? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the presentation-set-layout-by-path 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 presentation-set-layout-by-path completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for presentation-set-layout-by-path. 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 presentation-set-layout-by-path? +

presentation-set-layout-by-path 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.