AI agents call guidance_quickref to retrieve information from Ruflo without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves and returns reference information (a 'quick reference card') for a given domain. It has no side effects, does not execute code or commands, does not modify data, and does not commit financial transactions. It is purely informational in nature, making it a Read operation with minimal risk.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'guidance_quickref' and description 'Quick reference card for common operations. Returns the most useful commands for a given domain.' indicates a retrieval/query operation that returns reference documentation without executing operations or…
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Quick reference card for common operations. Returns the most useful commands for a given domain. Use when generic. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Ruflo MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Ruflo MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for guidance_quickref: 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 Ruflo. Nothing to install.
guidance_quickref is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the guidance_quickref 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for guidance_quickref. 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.
guidance_quickref is provided by the Ruflo MCP server (ruvnet/ruflo). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
guidance_quickref is one line of Ruflo's registry record.
The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.
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