tool_evaluate_action_risk · ScopePilot MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What tool_evaluate_action_risk does on ScopePilot MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why tool_evaluate_action_risk needs a policy

An AI agent can call tool_evaluate_action_risk faster than any human can review — one bad instruction and it creates or modifies resources in ScopePilot MCP by the hundred, each call as confident as the last.

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Verdict

tool_evaluate_action_risk Rate-limited

tool_evaluate_action_risk 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": {
    "tool_evaluate_action_risk": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "tool_evaluate_action_risk_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about tool_evaluate_action_risk

What does the tool_evaluate_action_risk tool do? +

tool_evaluate_action_risk. It is categorised as a Write tool in the ScopePilot MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on tool_evaluate_action_risk? +

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

What risk level is tool_evaluate_action_risk? +

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

Can I rate-limit tool_evaluate_action_risk? +

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

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

tool_evaluate_action_risk is provided by the ScopePilot MCP server (rens1215/scopepilot-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.