submit_clarification · Unfold It MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What submit_clarification does on Unfold It MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why submit_clarification needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies data (plan generation based on clarification answers) with reversible effects. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or move money. While it influences downstream plan generation, the primary action is receiving and storing user clarification responses to update the goal planning state.

From the tool's definition The tool 'submit_clarification' modifies state by providing answers that 'trigger plan generation' and allows overriding agent-generated questions.

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Verdict

submit_clarification Rate-limited

submit_clarification 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": {
    "submit_clarification": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "submit_clarification_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about submit_clarification

What does the submit_clarification tool do? +

Submit answers to clarification questions and trigger plan generation. Use after create_goal with auto_respond=false. Provide your own answers for questions you want to override. Set accept_agent_answers=true (default) to keep the agent. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Unfold It MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on submit_clarification? +

Register the Unfold It MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for submit_clarification: 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 Unfold It MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is submit_clarification? +

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

Can I rate-limit submit_clarification? +

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

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

submit_clarification is provided by the Unfold It MCP Server MCP server (unfold-it/unfoldit-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.