start_csv_profiling · Unreal MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What start_csv_profiling does on Unreal

AI agents invoke start_csv_profiling to trigger actions in Unreal. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why start_csv_profiling needs a policy

This tool triggers an external operation (CSV profiling capture) whose effects depend on runtime behavior and what is being profiled. While not destructive or financially harmful, it executes a system operation that could impact engine performance or reveal sensitive performance characteristics.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'start_csv_profiling' and description 'Start CSV profiling capture for performance regression analysis' indicates initiation of a profiling/monitoring operation that captures performance data during Unreal Engine execution.

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Verdict

start_csv_profiling Rate-limited

start_csv_profiling stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "start_csv_profiling": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "start_csv_profiling_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about start_csv_profiling

What does the start_csv_profiling tool do? +

Start CSV profiling capture for performance regression analysis. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Unreal MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on start_csv_profiling? +

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

What risk level is start_csv_profiling? +

start_csv_profiling is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit start_csv_profiling? +

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

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

start_csv_profiling is provided by the Unreal MCP server (sam-david/unreal-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.