convert_ssis_package · Ssis Adf Agent MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What convert_ssis_package does on Ssis Adf Agent

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why convert_ssis_package needs a policy

The tool creates new Azure Data Factory JSON artifacts from SSIS packages. While conversion itself is reversible and doesn't directly delete data, it generates new production-ready artifacts that will likely be deployed or stored.

From the tool's definition "Convert a single SSIS package (.dtsx file) to Azure Data Factory JSON artifacts." — the tool creates and generates new JSON artifacts as outputs.

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Verdict

convert_ssis_package Rate-limited

convert_ssis_package 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": {
    "convert_ssis_package": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "convert_ssis_package_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about convert_ssis_package

What does the convert_ssis_package tool do? +

Convert a single SSIS package (.dtsx file) to Azure Data Factory JSON artifacts. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Ssis Adf 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 convert_ssis_package? +

Register the Ssis Adf Agent MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for convert_ssis_package: 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 Ssis Adf Agent. Nothing to install.

What risk level is convert_ssis_package? +

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

Can I rate-limit convert_ssis_package? +

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

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

convert_ssis_package is provided by the Ssis Adf Agent MCP server (tyrrestrup/ssis_adf_agent). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.