caregiver_alert · OpenClaude MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What caregiver_alert does on OpenClaude MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why caregiver_alert needs a policy

The tool sends a notification to caregivers, which is a write/side-effect action (dispatching a message or alert). It does not execute code, delete data, or involve financial transactions. Severity is medium because misuse could cause alert fatigue or false alarms to caregivers, but the blast radius is limited.

From the tool's definition 'Notify caregivers of high-risk interaction attempt' — triggers an outbound notification/alert message to external parties

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Verdict

caregiver_alert Rate-limited

caregiver_alert 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": {
    "caregiver_alert": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "caregiver_alert_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 OpenClaude MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about caregiver_alert

What does the caregiver_alert tool do? +

[KID-SAFE] Notify caregivers of high-risk interaction attempt. It is categorised as a Write tool in the OpenClaude MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on caregiver_alert? +

Register the OpenClaude MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for caregiver_alert: 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 OpenClaude MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is caregiver_alert? +

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

Can I rate-limit caregiver_alert? +

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

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

caregiver_alert is provided by the OpenClaude MCP Server MCP server (sandraschi/openclaude-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.