restore_patch · GTAV-CLAUDE- MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What restore_patch does on GTAV-CLAUDE-MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why restore_patch needs a policy

This tool modifies game memory by restoring original bytes, making it a Write operation rather than a pure Read. While the restoration itself is technically reversible (the inverse of a prior patch), the act of writing to memory has side effects on game state.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'writes the original bytes back', which is a memory write operation that modifies game state. The tool reverses a previous patch but still constitutes a write action.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

restore_patch Rate-limited

restore_patch 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": {
    "restore_patch": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "restore_patch_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 GTAV-CLAUDE-MCP, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about restore_patch

What does the restore_patch tool do? +

Undo a patch_bytes/nop by its id (writes the original bytes back). It is categorised as a Write tool in the GTAV-CLAUDE-MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on restore_patch? +

Register the GTAV-CLAUDE- MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for restore_patch: 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 GTAV-CLAUDE-MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is restore_patch? +

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

Can I rate-limit restore_patch? +

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

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

restore_patch is provided by the GTAV-CLAUDE- MCP server (tabbedscamper/gtav-claude-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.