connect_tender_source_urls · EPC Tender Screening MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What connect_tender_source_urls does on EPC Tender Screening MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why connect_tender_source_urls needs a policy

The tool creates or modifies persistent data (storing URLs) in a reversible manner. It adds tender source URLs to an allowlist, which is a write operation. The severity is low because: (1) it only persists publicly available tender URLs (lowering blast radius), (2) the operation is reversible (URLs can be removed/modified), (3) no financial transactions or destructive operations occur, and (4) the context is…

From the tool's definition Tool performs 'Persist allowlisted public tender source URLs' — explicitly described as storing/recording data persistently

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

connect_tender_source_urls Rate-limited

connect_tender_source_urls 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": {
    "connect_tender_source_urls": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "connect_tender_source_urls_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL →

Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about connect_tender_source_urls

What does the connect_tender_source_urls tool do? +

Persist allowlisted public tender source URLs for later opportunity discovery. It is categorised as a Write tool in the EPC Tender Screening MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on connect_tender_source_urls? +

Register the EPC Tender Screening MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for connect_tender_source_urls: 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 EPC Tender Screening MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is connect_tender_source_urls? +

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

Can I rate-limit connect_tender_source_urls? +

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

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

connect_tender_source_urls is provided by the EPC Tender Screening MCP server (shiverion/epc-tender-screening-mcp-showcase). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.