generate_project_doc · Mcp Flow MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What generate_project_doc does on Mcp Flow

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why generate_project_doc needs a policy

The tool creates or modifies a project documentation file (project.md), which is a reversible write operation. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, move money, or read sensitive information—it simply generates documentation based on project structure analysis.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'write a compact project.md' and 'Scan a project and write', indicating file creation/modification. The tool name includes 'generate' which creates new artifacts.

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Verdict

generate_project_doc Rate-limited

generate_project_doc 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": {
    "generate_project_doc": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "generate_project_doc_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 Mcp Flow, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about generate_project_doc

What does the generate_project_doc tool do? +

Scan a project and write a compact project.md (structure, stack,. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Flow MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on generate_project_doc? +

Register the Mcp Flow MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for generate_project_doc: 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 Mcp Flow. Nothing to install.

What risk level is generate_project_doc? +

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

Can I rate-limit generate_project_doc? +

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

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

generate_project_doc is provided by the Mcp Flow MCP server (remimenguy/mcp-flow). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.