text_summarize · Tools MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What text_summarize does on Tools

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

PARAMETERS

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`lang`	string	—	Language (default: zh)
`text`	string	Yes	Text to summarize (max 5000 chars)
`length`	string	—	Summary length (default: medium)

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why text_summarize needs a policy

An AI agent can call text_summarize faster than any human can review — one bad instruction and it creates or modifies resources in Tools by the hundred, each call as confident as the last.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

text_summarize Rate-limited

text_summarize 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": {
    "text_summarize": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "text_summarize_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about text_summarize

What does the text_summarize tool do? +

Summarize text into concise version. Lengths: short (1-2 sentences), medium (3-5 sentences), long (full paragraph). Preserves key data and facts. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Tools MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does text_summarize accept? +

text_summarize accepts 3 parameters: lang, text, length. Required: text. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on text_summarize? +

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

What risk level is text_summarize? +

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

Can I rate-limit text_summarize? +

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

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

text_summarize is provided by the Tools MCP server (https://www.jiebang.site/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.