add_user_profile · Red Bee MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_user_profile does on Red Bee MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_user_profile needs a policy

This tool creates a new user profile, which is a reversible write operation. While it modifies account data, the action is not destructive (profiles can be deleted) and does not involve financial transactions or code execution.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_user_profile' and description 'Adds a new user profile' indicate creation of new user account data within the Red Bee Media streaming platform.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

add_user_profile Rate-limited

add_user_profile 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": {
    "add_user_profile": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_user_profile_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 Red Bee MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add_user_profile

What does the add_user_profile tool do? +

Adds a new user profile. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Red Bee 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 add_user_profile? +

Register the Red Bee MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_user_profile: 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 Red Bee MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_user_profile? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_user_profile? +

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

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

add_user_profile is provided by the Red Bee MCP Server MCP server (tamsi/redbee-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.