add_api_to_project · PAL - Project API Locker MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What add_api_to_project does on PAL - Project API Locker

AI agents use add_api_to_project to create or update resources in PAL - Project API Locker — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your PAL - Project API Locker environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_api_to_project needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies project configuration by adding API service entries and storing secrets. While it does not delete or destroy data (Destructive), it does not execute arbitrary code (Execute), and it does not move money (Financial). The 'Add' and 'Stores' verbs confirm a Write operation.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Add an API service configuration' and 'Stores the API key securely' — these are create/modify operations that persist new API configuration data to the project.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

add_api_to_project Rate-limited

add_api_to_project 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_api_to_project": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_api_to_project_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 PAL - Project API Locker, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add_api_to_project

What does the add_api_to_project tool do? +

Add an API service configuration to a PAL project. Stores the API key securely. It is categorised as a Write tool in the PAL - Project API Locker 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_api_to_project? +

Register the PAL - Project API Locker MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_api_to_project: 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 PAL - Project API Locker. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_api_to_project? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_api_to_project? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_api_to_project 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_api_to_project completely? +

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

add_api_to_project is provided by the PAL - Project API Locker MCP server (theonlypal/pal-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.