skillsmp_add_context · Skillsmp MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What skillsmp_add_context does on Skillsmp

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why skillsmp_add_context needs a policy

The tool adds (creates/appends) a message to a discovery context, which is a reversible data modification operation. No data is deleted, and the action does not execute code or trigger external operations directly. This fits the Write category. Severity is low because adding context messages for analysis poses minimal risk—the data is scoped to an internal analysis system and modifications are reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'skillsmp_add_context' and description 'Add a message to the discovery context for analysis' indicate creation or modification of context data used for analysis.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

skillsmp_add_context Rate-limited

skillsmp_add_context 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": {
    "skillsmp_add_context": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "skillsmp_add_context_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about skillsmp_add_context

What does the skillsmp_add_context tool do? +

Add a message to the discovery context for analysis. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Skillsmp MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on skillsmp_add_context? +

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

What risk level is skillsmp_add_context? +

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

Can I rate-limit skillsmp_add_context? +

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

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

skillsmp_add_context is provided by the Skillsmp MCP server (@luckybalabalaya/skillsmp-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.