move_answer_item · Xiaoya Teacher MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What move_answer_item does on Xiaoya Teacher

AI agents use move_answer_item 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 move_answer_item needs a policy

Based on the context of an educational management platform with answer and question creation capabilities, 'move_answer_item' most likely reorders or relocates answer options or answer items within a question or test paper. This is a reversible modification to assessment structure (Write category).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'move_answer_item' indicates moving/reordering answer items within a test or assessment structure. The sibling tools include answer/question creation and paper configuration tools, suggesting this operates within an exam/test management system.

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Verdict

move_answer_item Rate-limited

move_answer_item 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": {
    "move_answer_item": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "move_answer_item_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about move_answer_item

What does the move_answer_item tool do? +

move_answer_item. 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 move_answer_item? +

Register the Xiaoya Teacher MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for move_answer_item: 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 move_answer_item? +

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

Can I rate-limit move_answer_item? +

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

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

move_answer_item 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.