init_project · Ploi MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What init_project does on Ploi MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why init_project needs a policy

This tool creates a local configuration file (.ploi.json) that links a project to a Ploi site. It writes a config file locally but does not modify remote server state, delete anything, execute code, or involve financial transactions. The blast radius is low since it only creates/overwrites a local JSON config file.

From the tool's definition Initialize .ploi.json config for a project by searching for a domain

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Verdict

init_project Rate-limited

init_project 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": {
    "init_project": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "init_project_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 Ploi MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about init_project

What does the init_project tool do? +

Initialize .ploi.json config for a project by searching for a domain. Use when user wants to link a project to a Ploi site. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Ploi 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 init_project? +

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

What risk level is init_project? +

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

Can I rate-limit init_project? +

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

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

init_project is provided by the Ploi MCP Server MCP server (sudanese/ploi-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.