add_audit_group · Fabric Dw Mcp Cli MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_audit_group does on Fabric Dw Mcp Cli

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_audit_group needs a policy

The 'add_audit_group' tool creates a new audit group, which modifies system configuration reversibly. This falls under Write (creates data/configuration). Severity is medium because misconfigured audit groups could weaken security monitoring, but the change is reversible via deletion.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_audit_group' indicates creation of a new audit group resource. Related sibling tools 'enable_audit', 'disable_audit', and 'get_audit_settings' confirm this operates within audit configuration management.

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Verdict

add_audit_group Rate-limited

add_audit_group 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": {
    "add_audit_group": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_audit_group_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 Fabric Dw Mcp Cli, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add_audit_group

What does the add_audit_group tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on add_audit_group? +

Register the Fabric Dw Mcp Cli MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_audit_group: 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 Fabric Dw Mcp Cli. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_audit_group? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_audit_group? +

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

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

add_audit_group is provided by the Fabric Dw Mcp Cli MCP server (sdebruyn/fabric-dw-mcp-cli). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.