Manage approval requests through the dashboard interface. Instructions Use this tool to request, check status, or delete approval requests. The action parameter determines the operation: - 'request': Create a new approval request after creating each document - 'status': Check the current status o...
Risk signalsAccepts file system path (filePath)
Part of the Spec Workflow server.
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AI agents may call approvals to permanently remove or destroy resources in Spec Workflow. Without a policy, an autonomous agent could delete critical data in a loop with no way to undo the damage. PolicyLayer blocks destructive tools by default and requires explicit human approval before enabling them.
Without a policy, an AI agent could call approvals in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Spec Workflow. There is no undo for destructive operations. PolicyLayer blocks this tool by default and only allows it when a human explicitly approves the action.
Destructive tools permanently remove data. Block by default. Only enable with explicit approval workflows.
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"hide": [
"approvals"
]
}See the full Spec Workflow policy for all 5 tools.
These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access approvals gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:
Other destructive tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: deny by default, or require human approval.
Manage approval requests through the dashboard interface. Instructions Use this tool to request, check status, or delete approval requests. The action parameter determines the operation: - 'request': Create a new approval request after creating each document - 'status': Check the current status of an approval request - 'delete': Clean up completed, rejected, or needs-revision approval requests (cannot delete pending requests) CRITICAL: Only provide filePath parameter for requests - the dashboard reads files directly. Never include document content. Wait for user to review and approve before continuing.. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Spec Workflow MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Spec Workflow MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for approvals: 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 Spec Workflow. Nothing to install.
approvals is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the approvals 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for approvals. 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.
approvals is provided by the Spec Workflow MCP server (@pimzino/spec-workflow-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
Deterministic rules across all 5 Spec Workflow tools. Per-identity grants. Full audit log. Live in minutes. Nothing to install.
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