skillsmp_demote · Skillsmp MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What skillsmp_demote does on Skillsmp

AI agents use skillsmp_demote 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_demote needs a policy

This tool modifies the tier/status of a skill by moving it to a lower tier. This is a reversible state change (a skill could presumably be promoted back), making it a Write operation. Misuse could degrade skill availability or performance, giving it medium severity.

From the tool's definition Manually demote a skill to a lower tier (hot→warm→sandbox)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

skillsmp_demote Rate-limited

skillsmp_demote 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_demote": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "skillsmp_demote_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 Skillsmp, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about skillsmp_demote

What does the skillsmp_demote tool do? +

Manually demote a skill to a lower tier (hot→warm→sandbox). 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_demote? +

Register the Skillsmp MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for skillsmp_demote: 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_demote? +

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

Can I rate-limit skillsmp_demote? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the skillsmp_demote 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_demote completely? +

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

skillsmp_demote 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.