set_etl_profile · Asset Aware MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What set_etl_profile does on Asset Aware

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why set_etl_profile needs a policy

The tool performs a reversible Write action—setting or updating a profile configuration. Without a description, confidence is reduced, but the 'set_' prefix and context within an asset management/document processing server suggest it creates or modifies ETL processing profiles rather than deleting data or executing arbitrary operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'set_etl_profile' indicates configuration or profile creation/modification. The 'set_' prefix strongly suggests a Write operation that creates or modifies ETL (Extract-Transform-Load) profile settings.

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Verdict

set_etl_profile Rate-limited

set_etl_profile 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": {
    "set_etl_profile": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_etl_profile_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about set_etl_profile

What does the set_etl_profile tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on set_etl_profile? +

Register the Asset Aware MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for set_etl_profile: 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 Asset Aware. Nothing to install.

What risk level is set_etl_profile? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_etl_profile? +

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

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

set_etl_profile is provided by the Asset Aware MCP server (u9401066/asset-aware-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.