manage_metadata · Odoo- MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What manage_metadata does on Odoo-MCP

AI agents use manage_metadata 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 manage_metadata needs a policy

Metadata and system field modifications are reversible write operations that alter record properties without destroying data. However, the vague description and potential scope over 'system fields' (which could be critical) elevates severity to medium rather than low.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'manage_metadata' and description 'Manage record metadata and system fields' indicates modification of record metadata and system fields in Odoo.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

manage_metadata Rate-limited

manage_metadata 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": {
    "manage_metadata": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "manage_metadata_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about manage_metadata

What does the manage_metadata tool do? +

Manage record metadata and system fields. 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 manage_metadata? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit manage_metadata? +

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

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

manage_metadata 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.