elicit_user_needs · Recettes MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What elicit_user_needs does on Recettes MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why elicit_user_needs needs a policy

The tool description is vague but implies guiding a user through creating a recipe, which is a Write-level operation (creating data). However, the description is uninformative about exact mechanics — it could be merely a Read/query operation that elicits preferences before passing to another tool. Confidence is lowered due to the ambiguous description.

From the tool's definition 'Helps the user create a recipe based on their needs'

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

elicit_user_needs Rate-limited

elicit_user_needs 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": {
    "elicit_user_needs": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "elicit_user_needs_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 Recettes MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about elicit_user_needs

What does the elicit_user_needs tool do? +

Helps the user create a recipe based on their needs. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Recettes 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 elicit_user_needs? +

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

What risk level is elicit_user_needs? +

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

Can I rate-limit elicit_user_needs? +

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

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

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