aip_register · Aip Identity MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What aip_register does on Aip Identity

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why aip_register needs a policy

Registering a new identity creates a new data record in the identity management system. This is a Write category action because it creates new data (an AIP identity) that can be modified or deregistered later.

From the tool's definition Tool description states "Register a new AIP identity for your agent" - this is a create operation that generates and stores a new identity record, which is a reversible write operation.

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Verdict

aip_register Rate-limited

aip_register 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": {
    "aip_register": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "aip_register_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about aip_register

What does the aip_register tool do? +

Register a new AIP identity for your agent. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Aip Identity MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on aip_register? +

Register the Aip Identity MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for aip_register: 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 Aip Identity. Nothing to install.

What risk level is aip_register? +

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

Can I rate-limit aip_register? +

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

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

aip_register is provided by the Aip Identity MCP server (the-nexus-guard/aip-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.