call_tool_checklist · Superkit MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What call_tool_checklist does on Superkit

AI agents invoke call_tool_checklist to trigger actions in Superkit. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

PARAMETERS

Parameter	Type	Required
`url`	string	—
`projectPath`	string	Yes
`skipPerformance`	boolean	—

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why call_tool_checklist needs a policy

The tool runs/orchestrates validation scripts, which constitutes executing external scripts or processes. While the purpose is validation (not destructive), executing scripts can have side effects depending on their content. The description is somewhat vague, lowering confidence slightly.

From the tool's definition Orchestrates validation scripts in priority order

Risk signalsAccepts URL/endpoint input (url)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

call_tool_checklist Rate-limited

call_tool_checklist stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "call_tool_checklist": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "call_tool_checklist_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "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 Superkit, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about call_tool_checklist

What does the call_tool_checklist tool do? +

Orchestrates validation scripts in priority order for incremental validation during development. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Superkit MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

What parameters does call_tool_checklist accept? +

call_tool_checklist accepts 3 parameters: url, projectPath, skipPerformance. Required: projectPath. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on call_tool_checklist? +

Register the Superkit MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for call_tool_checklist: 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 Superkit. Nothing to install.

What risk level is call_tool_checklist? +

call_tool_checklist is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit call_tool_checklist? +

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

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

call_tool_checklist is provided by the Superkit MCP server (superkit-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.