promote_agent_pack · MCP SAPUI5 Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What promote_agent_pack does on MCP SAPUI5 Server

AI agents use promote_agent_pack to create or update resources in MCP SAPUI5 Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your MCP SAPUI5 Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why promote_agent_pack needs a policy

This tool modifies the lifecycle status of agent packs (experimental/candidate/recommended/deprecated), which is a reversible state change. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, move money, or trigger external operations with unpredictable side effects.

From the tool's definition The tool description states it performs 'Promote/degrade pack lifecycle status' with 'automatic rules over feedback metrics or manual override,' indicating modification of metadata/state about agent packs without deletion.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

promote_agent_pack Rate-limited

promote_agent_pack 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": {
    "promote_agent_pack": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "promote_agent_pack_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Instant setup, no code required.

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches MCP SAPUI5 Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about promote_agent_pack

What does the promote_agent_pack tool do? +

Promote/degrade pack lifecycle status (experimental/candidate/recommended/deprecated) using automatic rules over feedback metrics or manual override. It is categorised as a Write tool in the MCP SAPUI5 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 promote_agent_pack? +

Register the MCP SAPUI5 Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for promote_agent_pack: 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 MCP SAPUI5 Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is promote_agent_pack? +

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

Can I rate-limit promote_agent_pack? +

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

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

promote_agent_pack is provided by the MCP SAPUI5 Server MCP server (santiagosanmartinn/mcpui5server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.