resolve_contradiction · Axiom-hub MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What resolve_contradiction does on Axiom-hub

AI agents use resolve_contradiction 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 resolve_contradiction needs a policy

The tool name and server context indicate this performs conflict resolution by modifying stored contradictions in the decision memory system. This is a reversible Write operation (updating/modifying state) rather than Read (it changes data), Execute (no code execution), Destructive (resolvable), or Financial (no money involved).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'resolve_contradiction' and context indicate it modifies decision memory state. Server description states 'Human resolves conflicts on a dashboard or in chat', suggesting this tool implements that conflict resolution, which involves updating the…

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Verdict

resolve_contradiction Rate-limited

resolve_contradiction 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": {
    "resolve_contradiction": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resolve_contradiction_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 resolve_contradiction

What does the resolve_contradiction tool do? +

resolve_contradiction. 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 resolve_contradiction? +

Register the Axiom-hub MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for resolve_contradiction: 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 resolve_contradiction? +

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

Can I rate-limit resolve_contradiction? +

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

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

resolve_contradiction 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.