process_batch · MyAIGist MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What process_batch does on MyAIGist MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why process_batch needs a policy

Based on sibling tools like 'process_document', 'process_url', and 'process_text', 'process_batch' likely processes multiple items at once and adds them to the local vector store — a Write-level operation. The empty description lowers confidence. It could be Execute if it triggers external operations, but Write is the most likely category given the server's document ingestion pattern.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'process_batch' on a server that processes documents and manages a vector store; description is empty and uninformative.

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Verdict

process_batch Rate-limited

process_batch 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": {
    "process_batch": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "process_batch_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about process_batch

What does the process_batch tool do? +

process_batch. It is categorised as a Write tool in the MyAIGist MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on process_batch? +

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

What risk level is process_batch? +

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

Can I rate-limit process_batch? +

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

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

process_batch is provided by the MyAIGist MCP server (schwim23/myaigist_mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.