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start_trial

Start a temporary, email-free Pulse trial. Returns a short-lived API key with enough banked tokens for one short URL-based v1 analysis. No Stripe Checkout session is created.

Part of the StudioSphere Pulse — Audio Intelligence server.

start_trial can trigger actions in StudioSphere Pulse — Audio Intelligence, with no limits today. PolicyLayer puts allow, deny, and rate-limit rules on every call. Live in minutes.

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AI agents invoke start_trial to trigger processes or run actions in StudioSphere Pulse — Audio Intelligence. Execute operations can have side effects beyond the immediate call -- triggering builds, sending notifications, or starting workflows. Rate limits and argument validation are essential to prevent runaway execution.

start_trial can trigger processes with real-world consequences. An uncontrolled agent might start dozens of builds, send mass notifications, or kick off expensive compute jobs. PolicyLayer enforces rate limits and validates arguments to keep execution within safe bounds.

Execute tools trigger processes. Rate-limit and validate arguments to prevent unintended side effects.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "start_trial": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "start_trial_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access start_trial gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so start_trial only ever does what you allow.

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Other execute tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: rate-limit and validate the arguments.

What does the start_trial tool do? +

Start a temporary, email-free Pulse trial. Returns a short-lived API key with enough banked tokens for one short URL-based v1 analysis. No Stripe Checkout session is created.. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the StudioSphere Pulse — Audio Intelligence MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on start_trial? +

Register the StudioSphere Pulse — Audio Intelligence MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for start_trial: 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 StudioSphere Pulse — Audio Intelligence. Nothing to install.

What risk level is start_trial? +

start_trial is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit start_trial? +

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

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

start_trial is provided by the StudioSphere Pulse — Audio Intelligence MCP server (https://mcp.studiosphere.space/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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