scaffold_feature · Codecks MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What scaffold_feature does on Codecks

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why scaffold_feature needs a policy

This tool creates structured card hierarchies within the Codecks project management system. Creating cards is a Write operation—it modifies project state reversibly and can be undone (supported by the presence of 'archive_card' and 'delete_card' on the same server).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'scaffold_feature' combined with description 'Create a Hero card with Code/Design/Art/Audio sub-cards' indicates creation of multiple project management artifacts.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

scaffold_feature Rate-limited

scaffold_feature 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": {
    "scaffold_feature": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "scaffold_feature_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 Codecks, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about scaffold_feature

What does the scaffold_feature tool do? +

Create a Hero card with Code/Design/Art/Audio sub-cards. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Codecks MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on scaffold_feature? +

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

What risk level is scaffold_feature? +

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

Can I rate-limit scaffold_feature? +

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

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

scaffold_feature is provided by the Codecks MCP server (rangogamedev/codecks-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.