submit_phase · Code Intelligence MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What submit_phase does on Code Intelligence MCP Server

AI agents invoke submit_phase to trigger actions in Code Intelligence MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why submit_phase needs a policy

This tool advances the system through workflow phases, which likely triggers downstream operations (analysis, code modification, writes) depending on which phase is being submitted. Since the server is designed for 'high-confidence code modifications,' phase submission can lead to code writes or structural changes.

From the tool's definition 'Unified phase submission. The ONLY tool for advancing through phases.' - triggers phase transitions in a structured workflow

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Verdict

submit_phase Rate-limited

submit_phase stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "submit_phase": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "submit_phase_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about submit_phase

What does the submit_phase tool do? +

v1.11: Unified phase submission. The ONLY tool for advancing through phases. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Code Intelligence MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on submit_phase? +

Register the Code Intelligence MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for submit_phase: 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 Code Intelligence MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is submit_phase? +

submit_phase is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit submit_phase? +

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

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

submit_phase is provided by the Code Intelligence MCP Server MCP server (tech-spoke/llm-helper). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.