contest_resolution · Mcp Coordinator MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What contest_resolution does on Mcp Coordinator

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why contest_resolution needs a policy

This tool writes/updates the state of a coordination process (contesting a resolution), which is a reversible modification to workflow state. It does not execute code, delete data, or involve finances. The blast radius is medium since contesting a resolution in a multi-agent coordination system could cause workflow disruption or stall work across sessions, but it is reversible.

From the tool's definition Contest the proposed resolution — modifies the state of a conflict resolution workflow by rejecting or challenging a proposed resolution.

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Verdict

contest_resolution Rate-limited

contest_resolution 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": {
    "contest_resolution": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "contest_resolution_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 Mcp Coordinator, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about contest_resolution

What does the contest_resolution tool do? +

Contest the proposed resolution. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Coordinator MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on contest_resolution? +

Register the Mcp Coordinator MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for contest_resolution: 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 Mcp Coordinator. Nothing to install.

What risk level is contest_resolution? +

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

Can I rate-limit contest_resolution? +

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

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

contest_resolution is provided by the Mcp Coordinator MCP server (swoofer/mcp-coordinator). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.