run_conversion_analysis · Ai Analyst MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What run_conversion_analysis does on Ai Analyst

AI agents invoke run_conversion_analysis to trigger actions in Ai Analyst. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why run_conversion_analysis needs a policy

The 'run_' prefix and 'analysis' suffix indicate this tool executes a defined analytical operation. While not destructive (data is not deleted) or financial, execution of analytical workflows can have side effects such as resource consumption, query performance impact, or generation of new derived metrics that may influence downstream decisions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'run_conversion_analysis' indicates execution of an analytical workflow. Description is empty, limiting certainty.

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Verdict

run_conversion_analysis Rate-limited

run_conversion_analysis stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "run_conversion_analysis": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "run_conversion_analysis_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about run_conversion_analysis

What does the run_conversion_analysis tool do? +

run_conversion_analysis. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Ai Analyst MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on run_conversion_analysis? +

Register the Ai Analyst MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for run_conversion_analysis: 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 Ai Analyst. Nothing to install.

What risk level is run_conversion_analysis? +

run_conversion_analysis is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit run_conversion_analysis? +

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

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

run_conversion_analysis is provided by the Ai Analyst MCP server (sbdk-dev/local-ai-analyst). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.