patch_lineage_metadata · Tensorus MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What patch_lineage_metadata does on Tensorus MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why patch_lineage_metadata needs a policy

Patching metadata is a reversible modification operation (Write category). Severity is medium because corrupted or incorrect lineage metadata could mislead data provenance tracking and downstream analytics, affecting data integrity and trustworthiness, but the impact is typically contained within the metadata layer rather than causing data loss or external side effects.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'patch' (HTTP PATCH semantics imply modification); description states 'Patch lineage metadata' which updates metadata fields reversibly.

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Verdict

patch_lineage_metadata Rate-limited

patch_lineage_metadata 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": {
    "patch_lineage_metadata": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "patch_lineage_metadata_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about patch_lineage_metadata

What does the patch_lineage_metadata tool do? +

Patch lineage metadata for a given tensor descriptor. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Tensorus 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 patch_lineage_metadata? +

Register the Tensorus MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for patch_lineage_metadata: 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 Tensorus MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is patch_lineage_metadata? +

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

Can I rate-limit patch_lineage_metadata? +

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

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

patch_lineage_metadata is provided by the Tensorus MCP server (tensorus/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.