state_invite · Networkselfmd MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What state_invite does on Networkselfmd

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why state_invite needs a policy

This tool creates or initiates a new invitation record in the decentralized P2P system, modifying the state of peer relationships and group membership. It is reversible (invitations can be declined or revoked) and does not delete data or execute arbitrary code. The main risk is social engineering or unauthorized group creation if an agent is compromised, hence medium severity.

From the tool's definition Invite a peer to a private state. The peer must be online and connected.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

state_invite Rate-limited

state_invite 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": {
    "state_invite": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "state_invite_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 Networkselfmd, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about state_invite

What does the state_invite tool do? +

Invite a peer to a private state. The peer must be online and connected. Get the peer. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Networkselfmd MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on state_invite? +

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

What risk level is state_invite? +

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

Can I rate-limit state_invite? +

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

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

state_invite is provided by the Networkselfmd MCP server (selfmd/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.