copy_records · Odoo- MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What copy_records does on Odoo-MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why copy_records needs a policy

Copying records creates new data entries in the system, which is a reversible write operation. While it doesn't delete or overwrite existing data (Destructive), it does modify the system state by adding new records.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'copy_records' and description 'Copy existing records' indicate creation of new data by duplicating existing records in an Odoo ERP system.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

copy_records Rate-limited

copy_records 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": {
    "copy_records": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "copy_records_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about copy_records

What does the copy_records tool do? +

Copy existing records. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Odoo-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 copy_records? +

Register the Odoo- MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for copy_records: 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 copy_records? +

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

Can I rate-limit copy_records? +

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

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

copy_records 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.