resolve_blocker | PolicyLayer

WHAT IT DOES

What resolve_blocker does on Studio Catharsis Universal Project Coordinator MCP

AI agents use resolve_blocker to create or update resources in Studio Catharsis Universal Project Coordinator MCP — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Studio Catharsis Universal Project Coordinator MCP environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why resolve_blocker needs a policy

The tool creates or modifies data (blocker status) in a reversible manner typical of Write operations. It is not Destructive because resolution is not permanent deletion and can be undone. It is not Execute because it doesn't run arbitrary code or trigger external commands. It is not Read because it has side effects (state change).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'resolve_blocker' and description 'Resolve/clear a blocker' indicate the tool modifies the state of a blocker record—marking it as resolved or removing it from active blockers.

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Verdict

resolve_blocker Rate-limited

resolve_blocker 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": {
    "resolve_blocker": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resolve_blocker_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 Studio Catharsis Universal Project Coordinator MCP, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about resolve_blocker

What does the resolve_blocker tool do? +

Resolve/clear a blocker. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Studio Catharsis Universal Project Coordinator MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on resolve_blocker? +

Register the Studio Catharsis Universal Project Coordinator MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for resolve_blocker: 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 Studio Catharsis Universal Project Coordinator MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is resolve_blocker? +

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

Can I rate-limit resolve_blocker? +

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

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

resolve_blocker is provided by the Studio Catharsis Universal Project Coordinator MCP server (studio-catharsis-creative-lab/project_com_mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.