get_stresszero_api_key

WHAT IT DOES

What get_stresszero_api_key does on StressZero MCP - Burnout Risk Scoring

AI agents use get_stresszero_api_key to create or update resources in StressZero MCP - Burnout Risk Scoring — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your StressZero MCP - Burnout Risk Scoring environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why get_stresszero_api_key needs a policy

The tool creates a new API key, which is a Write operation (creating a credential resource). While it is described as free, it does register an account or credential on an external service, which has side effects beyond a simple read. It is not Financial (no money moves), not Destructive, and not Execute.

From the tool's definition "Create a free StressZero API key" — the word 'Create' indicates a new resource is being provisioned/registered

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

get_stresszero_api_key Rate-limited

get_stresszero_api_key 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": {
    "get_stresszero_api_key": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "get_stresszero_api_key_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 StressZero MCP - Burnout Risk Scoring, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about get_stresszero_api_key

What does the get_stresszero_api_key tool do? +

Create a free StressZero API key (500 calls/month). It is categorised as a Write tool in the StressZero MCP - Burnout Risk Scoring MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on get_stresszero_api_key? +

Register the StressZero MCP - Burnout Risk Scoring MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_stresszero_api_key: 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 StressZero MCP - Burnout Risk Scoring. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_stresszero_api_key? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_stresszero_api_key? +

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

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

get_stresszero_api_key is provided by the StressZero MCP - Burnout Risk Scoring MCP server (stresszero-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.