add_source

A write tool on the Ludus Fast MCP server.

SERVERLudus FastMCP SOURCEtjnull/ludus-fastmcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What add_source does on Ludus FastMCP

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

RISK

Why add_source is rated Medium

Adding a source creates new, reversible entries in the literature database. This is a Write operation (not Read, as it modifies state; not Execute, as it doesn't run arbitrary code; not Destructive, as entries can be removed or corrected; not Financial).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_source' clearly indicates creation of new entries in a literature database. The server description confirms this is a literature management system for 'organizing research papers, books, and digital sources.' Sibling tools like 'list_sources',…

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs add_source safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Ludus FastMCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For add_source, this is the rule to start with:

add_source Rate-limited

add_source 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_source": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_source_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Ludus FastMCP, apply this rule, and every add_source call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about add_source

What does the add_source tool do? +

add_source is a write tool on the Ludus Fast MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Ludus FastMCP 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_source? +

Register the Ludus Fast MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_source: 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 Ludus FastMCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_source? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_source? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_source 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_source completely? +

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

add_source is provided by the Ludus Fast MCP server (tjnull/ludus-fastmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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