connect_project_folder · Metis Public Health MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What connect_project_folder does on Metis Public Health

AI agents use connect_project_folder to create or update resources in Metis Public Health — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Metis Public Health environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why connect_project_folder needs a policy

The tool appears to create or modify a relationship/configuration entry (connecting a folder to the project), which qualifies as a Write operation. Severity is medium because misconfiguration could lead to unintended data access patterns or folder exposure, but the operation itself is reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'connect_project_folder' suggests establishing a persistent link or binding between the MCP server and a local file system directory. The verb 'connect' implies a state-changing operation that modifies the server's configuration or internal mappings.

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Verdict

connect_project_folder Rate-limited

connect_project_folder 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": {
    "connect_project_folder": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "connect_project_folder_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 Metis Public Health, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about connect_project_folder

What does the connect_project_folder tool do? +

connect_project_folder. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Metis Public Health MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on connect_project_folder? +

Register the Metis Public Health MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for connect_project_folder: 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 Metis Public Health. Nothing to install.

What risk level is connect_project_folder? +

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

Can I rate-limit connect_project_folder? +

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

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

connect_project_folder is provided by the Metis Public Health MCP server (sveritg/metis_ph). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.