geometry_add_feature · Flex Sensor Agent MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What geometry_add_feature does on Flex Sensor Agent

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why geometry_add_feature needs a policy

Based on the name, this tool likely creates or modifies geometry within a COMSOL simulation model (a Write operation). The surrounding context of a COMSOL simulation server supports this interpretation. However, the empty description significantly lowers confidence. It could also be Execute if it triggers computation. Defaulting to Write as the most plausible interpretation given the naming convention.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'geometry_add_feature' suggests adding a geometric feature; description is empty and uninformative.

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Verdict

geometry_add_feature Rate-limited

geometry_add_feature 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": {
    "geometry_add_feature": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "geometry_add_feature_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about geometry_add_feature

What does the geometry_add_feature tool do? +

geometry_add_feature. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Flex Sensor Agent MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on geometry_add_feature? +

Register the Flex Sensor Agent MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for geometry_add_feature: 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 Flex Sensor Agent. Nothing to install.

What risk level is geometry_add_feature? +

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

Can I rate-limit geometry_add_feature? +

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

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

geometry_add_feature is provided by the Flex Sensor Agent MCP server (tonghui666/flex-sensor-agent-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.