scf_bulk_assess_windows · Scf MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What scf_bulk_assess_windows does on Scf

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why scf_bulk_assess_windows needs a policy

The tool queues AI assessments against evidence items, which is a write operation that creates or modifies assessment data reversibly. It requires editor+ privileges, confirming it performs a state-changing operation.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'write — editor+ role' and performs 'Queue windowed AI assessments', indicating it creates or modifies assessment records.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

scf_bulk_assess_windows Rate-limited

scf_bulk_assess_windows 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": {
    "scf_bulk_assess_windows": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "scf_bulk_assess_windows_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about scf_bulk_assess_windows

What does the scf_bulk_assess_windows tool do? +

Queue windowed AI assessments for up to 25 evidence IDs (write — editor+ role, async). Items without tracking or a frequency set are reported under. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Scf MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on scf_bulk_assess_windows? +

Register the Scf MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for scf_bulk_assess_windows: 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 Scf. Nothing to install.

What risk level is scf_bulk_assess_windows? +

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

Can I rate-limit scf_bulk_assess_windows? +

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

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

scf_bulk_assess_windows is provided by the Scf MCP server (mcp-server-scf). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.