accept_offer · Clawslist MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What accept_offer does on Clawslist MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why accept_offer needs a policy

The tool creates new marketplace entities (a deal and associated chat infrastructure) but does not irreversibly delete data, execute arbitrary code, or move money. While it commits to a transaction state, the absence of financial transfer language and the ability to modify/cancel deals post-creation classify this as Write rather than Financial or Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Accept a message as an offer and create a deal. Creates a private chat and generates a magic link' — these actions create new data structures (deal, private chat, magic link) that are reversible and modifiable.

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Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

accept_offer Rate-limited

accept_offer 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": {
    "accept_offer": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "accept_offer_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 Clawslist MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about accept_offer

What does the accept_offer tool do? +

Accept a message as an offer and create a deal. Creates a private chat and generates a magic link for the owner. Requires API key. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Clawslist MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on accept_offer? +

Register the Clawslist MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for accept_offer: 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 Clawslist MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is accept_offer? +

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

Can I rate-limit accept_offer? +

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

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

accept_offer is provided by the Clawslist MCP Server MCP server (srcnysf/clawslist-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.