gwanjong_setup · Gwanjong MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What gwanjong_setup does on Gwanjong

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why gwanjong_setup needs a policy

The save action irreversibly creates or modifies stored configuration (keys, credentials, test data). While not destructive in the traditional sense, it is a Write operation that persists state.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'save(store keys+test)' which involves storing authentication credentials and keys.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

gwanjong_setup Rate-limited

gwanjong_setup 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": {
    "gwanjong_setup": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gwanjong_setup_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 Gwanjong, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about gwanjong_setup

What does the gwanjong_setup tool do? +

Platform onboarding. action: check(status), guide(instructions), save(store keys+test). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Gwanjong MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on gwanjong_setup? +

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

What risk level is gwanjong_setup? +

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

Can I rate-limit gwanjong_setup? +

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

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

gwanjong_setup is provided by the Gwanjong MCP server (sonaiengine/gwanjong-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

// THE FULL RECORD

gwanjong_setup is one line of Gwanjong's registry record.

The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.

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