ruvltra_code_refactor · Ruvltra MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What ruvltra_code_refactor does on Ruvltra

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why ruvltra_code_refactor needs a policy

Code refactoring modifies existing code (a write operation) but is designed to preserve behavior. It reversibly transforms code structure without executing it or deleting data. The blast radius is medium since AI-generated refactors could introduce subtle bugs or unwanted changes to a codebase.

From the tool's definition Refactor code while preserving behavior

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Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

ruvltra_code_refactor Rate-limited

ruvltra_code_refactor 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": {
    "ruvltra_code_refactor": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ruvltra_code_refactor_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 Ruvltra, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about ruvltra_code_refactor

What does the ruvltra_code_refactor tool do? +

Refactor code while preserving behavior. ${ENGLISH_INPUT_NOTE}. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Ruvltra MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on ruvltra_code_refactor? +

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

What risk level is ruvltra_code_refactor? +

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

Can I rate-limit ruvltra_code_refactor? +

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

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

ruvltra_code_refactor is provided by the Ruvltra MCP server (ruvltra-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.