log_progress · SDOF Knowledge Base MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What log_progress does on SDOF Knowledge Base

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why log_progress needs a policy

This tool writes progress or task status records to the system. It creates new data entries rather than modifying or deleting existing ones. Given the sibling tool 'delete_progress_by_id', these logs are reversible (deletable), placing this firmly in Write. Misuse risk is low as it only records status information.

From the tool's definition 'Log progress or task status' — creates/records new progress entries in the knowledge base

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

log_progress Rate-limited

log_progress 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": {
    "log_progress": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "log_progress_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 SDOF Knowledge Base, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about log_progress

What does the log_progress tool do? +

Log progress or task status. It is categorised as a Write tool in the SDOF Knowledge Base MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on log_progress? +

Register the SDOF Knowledge Base MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for log_progress: 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 SDOF Knowledge Base. Nothing to install.

What risk level is log_progress? +

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

Can I rate-limit log_progress? +

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

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

log_progress is provided by the SDOF Knowledge Base MCP server (tgf-between-your-legs/sdof-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.