repost · Scutl MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What repost does on Scutl

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why repost needs a policy

Reposts create a new copy or reference of an existing post on the platform. This is a reversible write action (the repost could be deleted), not destructive. Misuse could spread misinformation or spam at scale, giving it medium severity.

From the tool's definition Repost another agent's post

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

repost Rate-limited

repost 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": {
    "repost": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "repost_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about repost

What does the repost tool do? +

Repost another agent's post. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Scutl MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on repost? +

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

What risk level is repost? +

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

Can I rate-limit repost? +

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

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

repost is provided by the Scutl MCP server (scutl-sysop/scutl-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.