add_layout_to_matter · Smokeball MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_layout_to_matter does on Smokeball

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_layout_to_matter needs a policy

This tool creates or associates a new layout design instance with a matter, modifying the matter's configuration reversibly. This is a Write operation: it creates data without permanently deleting anything.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_layout_to_matter' and description 'Add a layout design instance to a matter' indicate creation of a new resource (a layout instance) associated with a matter record.

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Verdict

add_layout_to_matter Rate-limited

add_layout_to_matter 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": {
    "add_layout_to_matter": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_layout_to_matter_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about add_layout_to_matter

What does the add_layout_to_matter tool do? +

Add a layout design instance to a matter for document generation. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Smokeball MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on add_layout_to_matter? +

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

What risk level is add_layout_to_matter? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_layout_to_matter? +

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

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

add_layout_to_matter is provided by the Smokeball MCP server (rosenadvertising/smokeball-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.