import_quizzes · Aspire MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What import_quizzes does on Aspire MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why import_quizzes needs a policy

The tool creates new quiz question records in the database, which is a reversible write operation. While it modifies educational content, it does not delete or overwrite existing data (Destructive), does not execute arbitrary code (Execute), and does not involve financial transactions (Financial).

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'insert all questions into the database linked to a lesson', which is a write operation that modifies database state by adding new records.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

import_quizzes Rate-limited

import_quizzes 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": {
    "import_quizzes": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "import_quizzes_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 Aspire MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about import_quizzes

What does the import_quizzes tool do? +

Parse a LaTeX quiz file and insert all questions into the database linked to a lesson. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Aspire 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 import_quizzes? +

Register the Aspire MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for import_quizzes: 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 Aspire MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is import_quizzes? +

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

Can I rate-limit import_quizzes? +

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

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

import_quizzes is provided by the Aspire MCP Server MCP server (vinodc-aspire/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.