generate_spec_proposal · Scrumdo MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What generate_spec_proposal does on Scrumdo

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why generate_spec_proposal needs a policy

The tool appears to create or generate a new proposal object within the ScrumDo system, which is a Write operation (reversible modification/creation of data). Severity is medium because a malformed or unwanted proposal could clutter the board but is not destructive, financial, or dangerous code execution.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'generate_spec_proposal' suggests creation of a specification proposal artifact. The verb 'generate' indicates content creation. Server context shows this is part of ScrumDo board operations where proposals would be written records.

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Verdict

generate_spec_proposal Rate-limited

generate_spec_proposal 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": {
    "generate_spec_proposal": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "generate_spec_proposal_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about generate_spec_proposal

What does the generate_spec_proposal tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on generate_spec_proposal? +

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

What risk level is generate_spec_proposal? +

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

Can I rate-limit generate_spec_proposal? +

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

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

generate_spec_proposal is provided by the Scrumdo MCP server (scrumdollc/scrumdo-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.