approve_roster_snapshot · ComplyOS MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What approve_roster_snapshot does on ComplyOS

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why approve_roster_snapshot needs a policy

The 'approve_' prefix paired with 'roster_snapshot' in a compliance auditing context indicates this tool creates or modifies records (likely approving/finalizing a snapshot of enrollment or user roster data). This is a Write operation—it has side effects that persist compliance state changes, but is reversible through subsequent approvals or corrections.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'approve_roster_snapshot' suggests approval/modification of roster data snapshots. Description is empty, limiting specificity.

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Verdict

approve_roster_snapshot Rate-limited

approve_roster_snapshot 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": {
    "approve_roster_snapshot": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "approve_roster_snapshot_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 ComplyOS, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about approve_roster_snapshot

What does the approve_roster_snapshot tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on approve_roster_snapshot? +

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

What risk level is approve_roster_snapshot? +

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

Can I rate-limit approve_roster_snapshot? +

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

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

approve_roster_snapshot is provided by the ComplyOS MCP server (simongonzalezdc/complyos). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.