configure_paper_basics · Xiaoya Teacher MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What configure_paper_basics does on Xiaoya Teacher

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why configure_paper_basics needs a policy

The tool's name strongly suggests it configures exam paper properties (course materials/testing context). With an empty description, certainty is reduced, but the naming pattern and sibling tools (batch_create_questions, create_code_question) indicate this server manages educational assessment content.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'configure_paper_basics' combined with server context indicating 'paper configuration' (试卷配置) functionality suggests creating or modifying exam/test paper settings.

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Verdict

configure_paper_basics Rate-limited

configure_paper_basics 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": {
    "configure_paper_basics": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "configure_paper_basics_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 Xiaoya Teacher, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about configure_paper_basics

What does the configure_paper_basics tool do? +

configure_paper_basics. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Xiaoya Teacher MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on configure_paper_basics? +

Register the Xiaoya Teacher MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for configure_paper_basics: 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 Xiaoya Teacher. Nothing to install.

What risk level is configure_paper_basics? +

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

Can I rate-limit configure_paper_basics? +

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

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

configure_paper_basics is provided by the Xiaoya Teacher MCP server (sav1our520/xiaoya-teacher-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.