unpublish_resource · AdminAgent MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What unpublish_resource does on AdminAgent

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why unpublish_resource needs a policy

Unpublishing removes a product/collection from a sales channel, making it unavailable to customers. This is a reversible modification (it can be republished), so it falls under Write rather than Destructive. However, it can impact store visibility and sales, giving it medium severity if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Unpublish a resource from a sales channel

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

unpublish_resource Rate-limited

unpublish_resource 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": {
    "unpublish_resource": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "unpublish_resource_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches AdminAgent, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about unpublish_resource

What does the unpublish_resource tool do? +

Unpublish a resource from a sales channel. It is categorised as a Write tool in the AdminAgent MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on unpublish_resource? +

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

What risk level is unpublish_resource? +

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

Can I rate-limit unpublish_resource? +

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

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

unpublish_resource is provided by the AdminAgent MCP server (rushikeshmore/admin-agent). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.