update_resource_sort · Xiaoya Teacher MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_resource_sort does on Xiaoya Teacher

AI agents use update_resource_sort 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 update_resource_sort needs a policy

This tool appears to reorder or reorganize educational resources within the teaching platform. While the description is empty (lowering confidence slightly), the naming pattern and server context indicate a Write operation that changes resource metadata (sort order) without deletion or irreversible destruction. The effect is reversible and non-destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_resource_sort' indicates modification of resource ordering/sequencing. The 'update_' prefix combined with context of a resource management system (evident from sibling tools like 'batch_update_resource_download' and…

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Verdict

update_resource_sort Rate-limited

update_resource_sort 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": {
    "update_resource_sort": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_resource_sort_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 update_resource_sort

What does the update_resource_sort tool do? +

update_resource_sort. 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 update_resource_sort? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit update_resource_sort? +

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

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

update_resource_sort 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.