add_keyword · SurfRank MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_keyword does on SurfRank MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_keyword needs a policy

This tool creates a new keyword entry in a project, modifying data in a controlled manner. It is a Write operation because it creates/modifies data (adding a keyword to a project) reversibly—the keyword can be later removed via delete_keyword.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Add a single keyword (prompt) to a project', which is a reversible creation action that modifies project state without deleting or executing arbitrary code.

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Verdict

add_keyword Rate-limited

add_keyword 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": {
    "add_keyword": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_keyword_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 SurfRank MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add_keyword

What does the add_keyword tool do? +

Add a single keyword (prompt) to a project. SurfRank will query every configured AI. It is categorised as a Write tool in the SurfRank 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 add_keyword? +

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

What risk level is add_keyword? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_keyword? +

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

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

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