Extract_Resources · SpaceTraders MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What Extract_Resources does on SpaceTraders MCP Server

AI agents invoke Extract_Resources to trigger actions in SpaceTraders MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why Extract_Resources needs a policy

The tool name 'Extract_Resources' suggests it triggers a resource extraction action in the SpaceTraders game universe (e.g., mining). This is an external operation with side effects — it likely consumes a ship's cooldown, modifies cargo, and interacts with the game state. It falls under Execute as it triggers an external operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'Extract_Resources' in context of a SpaceTraders API server that manages fleets and trading operations

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Verdict

Extract_Resources Rate-limited

Extract_Resources stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "Extract_Resources": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "extract_resources_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches SpaceTraders MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about Extract_Resources

What does the Extract_Resources tool do? +

Extract_Resources. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the SpaceTraders MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on Extract_Resources? +

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

What risk level is Extract_Resources? +

Extract_Resources is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit Extract_Resources? +

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

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

Extract_Resources is provided by the SpaceTraders MCP Server MCP server (thevalverde/spacetraders-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.