switch_kogna_room · Kogna MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What switch_kogna_room does on Kogna MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why switch_kogna_room needs a policy

This tool changes the active conversation room, which is a reversible state modification. It does not retrieve data (Read), execute arbitrary code (Execute), delete anything (Destructive), or move money (Financial). While the change is persistent across a session, switching rooms is a normal conversation navigation action that can be undone by switching back.

From the tool's definition Tool name: 'switch_kogna_room' with description 'Switch to a different room'. This modifies the user's conversation context/state by changing their active room.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

switch_kogna_room Rate-limited

switch_kogna_room 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": {
    "switch_kogna_room": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "switch_kogna_room_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 Kogna MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about switch_kogna_room

What does the switch_kogna_room tool do? +

Switch to a different room. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Kogna 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 switch_kogna_room? +

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

What risk level is switch_kogna_room? +

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

Can I rate-limit switch_kogna_room? +

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

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

switch_kogna_room is provided by the Kogna MCP Server MCP server (subbu3012/kognamcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.