batch_operations · Odoo- MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What batch_operations does on Odoo-MCP

AI agents invoke batch_operations to trigger actions in Odoo-MCP. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why batch_operations needs a policy

The tool name 'batch_operations' combined with 'bulk processing' suggests it executes multiple operations at once. Given the sibling tools include destructive (delete_records), write (create_record), and execute (execute_method, execute_query) capabilities, a batch/bulk tool likely spans multiple categories. The most severe plausible category is Execute (potentially encompassing write or destructive sub-operations).

From the tool's definition 'Batch operations for bulk processing' — the description is vague but implies executing multiple operations in bulk against an Odoo ERP system

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

batch_operations Rate-limited

batch_operations stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "batch_operations": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "batch_operations_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about batch_operations

What does the batch_operations tool do? +

Batch operations for bulk processing. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Odoo-MCP MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on batch_operations? +

Register the Odoo- MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for batch_operations: 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 Odoo-MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is batch_operations? +

batch_operations is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit batch_operations? +

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

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

batch_operations is provided by the Odoo- MCP server (ridrisa/odoo-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.