swarmtrade_rate_trade · Swarmtrade MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What swarmtrade_rate_trade does on Swarmtrade

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why swarmtrade_rate_trade needs a policy

This tool writes a rating/review for a trade counterparty, modifying their reputation score in the marketplace. It is reversible in principle (ratings can potentially be updated or removed) and does not move money or irreversibly destroy data.

From the tool's definition Rate a trade counterparty after a completed trade. Helps build reputation in the marketplace.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

swarmtrade_rate_trade Rate-limited

swarmtrade_rate_trade 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": {
    "swarmtrade_rate_trade": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "swarmtrade_rate_trade_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about swarmtrade_rate_trade

What does the swarmtrade_rate_trade tool do? +

Rate a trade counterparty after a completed trade. Helps build reputation in the marketplace. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Swarmtrade MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on swarmtrade_rate_trade? +

Register the Swarmtrade MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for swarmtrade_rate_trade: 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 Swarmtrade. Nothing to install.

What risk level is swarmtrade_rate_trade? +

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

Can I rate-limit swarmtrade_rate_trade? +

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

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

swarmtrade_rate_trade is provided by the Swarmtrade MCP server (tjcrowley/swarmtrade). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.