scf_trigger_window_assessment · Scf MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What scf_trigger_window_assessment does on Scf

AI agents invoke scf_trigger_window_assessment to trigger actions in Scf. 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 scf_trigger_window_assessment needs a policy

This tool queues/initiates an external AI assessment process. While not destructive or financial, it executes a potentially resource-intensive operation (scanning/scoring all files in an evidence item) whose effects and blast radius depend on the complexity and size of the evidence. Misuse could cause denial of service, unnecessary compute costs, or incorrect security assessments that impact compliance decisions.

From the tool's definition Tool name: scf_trigger_window_assessment. Description: 'Queue a windowed AI assessment that scores every file in the evidence item'.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

scf_trigger_window_assessment Rate-limited

scf_trigger_window_assessment 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": {
    "scf_trigger_window_assessment": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "scf_trigger_window_assessment_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about scf_trigger_window_assessment

What does the scf_trigger_window_assessment tool do? +

Queue a windowed AI assessment that scores every file in the evidence item. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Scf MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on scf_trigger_window_assessment? +

Register the Scf MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for scf_trigger_window_assessment: 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_trigger_window_assessment? +

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

Can I rate-limit scf_trigger_window_assessment? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the scf_trigger_window_assessment 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_trigger_window_assessment completely? +

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

scf_trigger_window_assessment 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.