skillsmp_unload · Skillsmp MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What skillsmp_unload does on Skillsmp

AI agents use skillsmp_unload 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_unload needs a policy

Unloading a skill from active context is a reversible action (the skill can be reloaded via skillsmp_load), making it a Write/modification operation rather than Destructive. The blast radius is medium since misuse could disrupt active AI coding workflows.

From the tool's definition 'Unload skill from active context' — removes a skill from active context but does not necessarily delete it permanently

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Verdict

skillsmp_unload Rate-limited

skillsmp_unload 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_unload": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "skillsmp_unload_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about skillsmp_unload

What does the skillsmp_unload tool do? +

Unload skill from active context. 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_unload? +

Register the Skillsmp MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for skillsmp_unload: 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_unload? +

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

Can I rate-limit skillsmp_unload? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the skillsmp_unload 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_unload completely? +

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

skillsmp_unload 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.