splitwise_restore_group · Splitwise MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What splitwise_restore_group does on Splitwise MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why splitwise_restore_group needs a policy

This tool modifies data by reversing a deletion (restoring group state), making it a Write operation rather than Destructive. While it affects group data, the action is reversible and restorative in nature.

From the tool's definition The tool 'splitwise_restore_group' restores a deleted group, which is a reversal operation that modifies data state by un-deleting a previously removed group. The description explicitly states it 'restores' a group.

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Verdict

splitwise_restore_group Rate-limited

splitwise_restore_group 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": {
    "splitwise_restore_group": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "splitwise_restore_group_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 Splitwise MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about splitwise_restore_group

What does the splitwise_restore_group tool do? +

Restore a deleted group. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Splitwise 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 splitwise_restore_group? +

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

What risk level is splitwise_restore_group? +

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

Can I rate-limit splitwise_restore_group? +

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

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

splitwise_restore_group is provided by the Splitwise MCP Server MCP server (svarun115/splitwise-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.