generate_questions_tool · Interview Prep MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What generate_questions_tool does on Interview Prep

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why generate_questions_tool needs a policy

This tool generates interview questions based on user-provided context but does not modify, delete, or execute external operations. The generated questions are new data created for the user's interview preparation workflow. While generation could be considered a form of content creation, it is reversible and non-destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Generate count interview questions' which creates new data (interview questions) as output. The verb 'generate' combined with the context parameters (job, cv, research) indicates content creation.

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Verdict

generate_questions_tool Rate-limited

generate_questions_tool 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_questions_tool": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "generate_questions_tool_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 Interview Prep, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about generate_questions_tool

What does the generate_questions_tool tool do? +

Generate count interview questions using job + cv + research as context. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Interview Prep 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_questions_tool? +

Register the Interview Prep MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for generate_questions_tool: 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 Interview Prep. Nothing to install.

What risk level is generate_questions_tool? +

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

Can I rate-limit generate_questions_tool? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the generate_questions_tool 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_questions_tool completely? +

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

generate_questions_tool is provided by the Interview Prep MCP server (shenmali/interview-mcp-first). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.