claim_file · Axiom-hub MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What claim_file does on Axiom-hub

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why claim_file needs a policy

The name 'claim_file' suggests asserting ownership or reserving a file within the decision/constraint memory system. In the context of this server (persistent decision memory for AI coding agents), claiming a file likely registers or associates a file with a session or decision, which is a Write operation. However, the empty description significantly lowers confidence.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'claim_file' — description is empty or uninformative.

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Verdict

claim_file Rate-limited

claim_file 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": {
    "claim_file": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "claim_file_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 Axiom-hub, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about claim_file

What does the claim_file tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on claim_file? +

Register the Axiom-hub MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for claim_file: 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 Axiom-hub. Nothing to install.

What risk level is claim_file? +

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

Can I rate-limit claim_file? +

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

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

claim_file is provided by the Axiom-hub MCP server (varunajaytawde28-design/smm-sync). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.