skillsmp_rate · Skillsmp MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What skillsmp_rate does on Skillsmp

AI agents use skillsmp_rate 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_rate needs a policy

This tool submits a rating/feedback for a skill, which creates or modifies data (the skill's rating/tier) in a reversible way. It does not delete data, execute code, or involve financial transactions. Misuse could affect skill tiering rankings but has limited blast radius.

From the tool's definition Rate a skill after using it (helpful/not-helpful/harmful). This feedback is used for intelligent tiering.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

skillsmp_rate Rate-limited

skillsmp_rate 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_rate": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "skillsmp_rate_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_rate

What does the skillsmp_rate tool do? +

Rate a skill after using it (helpful/not-helpful/harmful). This feedback is used for intelligent tiering. 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_rate? +

Register the Skillsmp MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for skillsmp_rate: 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_rate? +

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

Can I rate-limit skillsmp_rate? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the skillsmp_rate 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_rate completely? +

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

skillsmp_rate 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.