gen_scl_code · Weather MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What gen_scl_code does on Weather MCP Server

AI agents call gen_scl_code as a supporting operation in Weather MCP Server workflows.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why gen_scl_code needs a policy

With no description available and a name ('gen_scl_code') that suggests code generation (possibly Structured Control Language, used in PLCs/industrial automation), the tool's actual behavior is unknown. It appears out of place on a weather server. Without evidence of what it does, confidence is very low.

From the tool's definition Tool description is empty and uninformative; the tool name 'gen_scl_code' does not match any of the sibling tools listed for this Weather MCP Server, and its purpose cannot be determined.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

gen_scl_code Rate-limited

gen_scl_code gets a rate cap, and everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "gen_scl_code": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gen_scl_code_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 60,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about gen_scl_code

What does the gen_scl_code tool do? +

gen_scl_code. It is categorised as a Other tool in the Weather MCP Server MCP Server, which means it performs auxiliary operations.

How do I enforce a policy on gen_scl_code? +

Register the Weather MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gen_scl_code: 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 Weather MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is gen_scl_code? +

gen_scl_code is a Other tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit gen_scl_code? +

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

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

gen_scl_code is provided by the Weather MCP Server MCP server (theshypika/mcp-servers). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.