crewai_edit_crew_py · CrewAI MCP Orchestrator MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What crewai_edit_crew_py does on CrewAI MCP Orchestrator

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why crewai_edit_crew_py needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies crew.py, a core configuration file for multi-agent systems. Changes are reversible (can be re-edited), placing it in the Write category rather than Execute or Destructive. However, since it modifies code that will be executed by crewai_kickoff or crewai_flow_run, misuse could indirectly cause unintended agent behaviors.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'crewai_edit_crew_py' indicates modification of a Python crew configuration file. The 'edit' verb combined with '_py' file suffix and sibling tools like 'crewai_define_agent', 'crewai_define_task', and 'crewai_kickoff' suggest this modifies CrewAI…

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Verdict

crewai_edit_crew_py Rate-limited

crewai_edit_crew_py 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": {
    "crewai_edit_crew_py": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "crewai_edit_crew_py_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about crewai_edit_crew_py

What does the crewai_edit_crew_py tool do? +

crewai_edit_crew_py. It is categorised as a Write tool in the CrewAI MCP Orchestrator MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on crewai_edit_crew_py? +

Register the CrewAI MCP Orchestrator MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for crewai_edit_crew_py: 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 CrewAI MCP Orchestrator. Nothing to install.

What risk level is crewai_edit_crew_py? +

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

Can I rate-limit crewai_edit_crew_py? +

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

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

crewai_edit_crew_py is provided by the CrewAI MCP Orchestrator MCP server (ssolis-ti/crewai-mcp-hq). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.