publish-content · Stage0 Authorization MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What publish-content does on Stage0 Authorization MCP Server

AI agents use publish-content to create or update resources in Stage0 Authorization MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Stage0 Authorization MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why publish-content needs a policy

This tool creates/publishes new content to public channels, which is a write operation with significant blast radius. It's not Destructive (content can be edited/removed), not Financial (no money involved), and not Execute (doesn't run arbitrary code).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'publish-content' and description explicitly states it 'Publish content to a public channel' - a write operation that modifies publicly visible state.

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Verdict

publish-content Rate-limited

publish-content 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": {
    "publish-content": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "publish-content_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Instant setup, no code required.

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Stage0 Authorization MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about publish-content

What does the publish-content tool do? +

Publish content to a public channel (HIGH RISK - typically DENIED). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Stage0 Authorization 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 publish-content? +

Register the Stage0 Authorization MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for publish-content: 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 Stage0 Authorization MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is publish-content? +

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

Can I rate-limit publish-content? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the publish-content 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 publish-content completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for publish-content. 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 publish-content? +

publish-content is provided by the Stage0 Authorization MCP Server MCP server (starlight143/mcp-server-stage0-authorization). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.