host_swap_instructions · Model Radar MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What host_swap_instructions does on Model Radar

AI agents call host_swap_instructions as a supporting operation in Model Radar workflows.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why host_swap_instructions needs a policy

The description is entirely empty, making it impossible to determine what this tool does with confidence. The name 'host_swap_instructions' could relate to providing instructions for swapping host configurations, but without a description, the exact behavior is unclear. Given the server context (pinging LLMs, ranking by latency, helping pick fastest models), this may relate to switching between provider endpoints.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'host_swap_instructions' and description is empty/uninformative.

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Verdict

host_swap_instructions Rate-limited

host_swap_instructions gets a rate cap, and everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "host_swap_instructions": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "host_swap_instructions_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 60,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Model Radar, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about host_swap_instructions

What does the host_swap_instructions tool do? +

host_swap_instructions. It is categorised as a Other tool in the Model Radar MCP Server, which means it performs auxiliary operations.

How do I enforce a policy on host_swap_instructions? +

Register the Model Radar MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for host_swap_instructions: 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 Model Radar. Nothing to install.

What risk level is host_swap_instructions? +

host_swap_instructions is a Other tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit host_swap_instructions? +

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

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

host_swap_instructions is provided by the Model Radar MCP server (srclight/model-radar). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

// THE FULL RECORD

host_swap_instructions is one line of Model Radar'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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