indent · TermPipe MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What indent does on TermPipe MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why indent needs a policy

This tool modifies file content by adding indentation to a range of lines. It is a reversible text transformation (indentation can be removed), placing it in the Write category. Misuse could corrupt code formatting or introduce syntax errors, but effects are generally reversible.

From the tool's definition Indent a range of lines by N spaces (0-based, end exclusive)

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Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

indent Rate-limited

indent 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": {
    "indent": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "indent_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 TermPipe MCP, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about indent

What does the indent tool do? +

Indent a range of lines by N spaces (0-based, end exclusive). It is categorised as a Write tool in the TermPipe MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on indent? +

Register the TermPipe MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for indent: 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 TermPipe MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is indent? +

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

Can I rate-limit indent? +

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

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

indent is provided by the TermPipe MCP server (wbind-core/termpipe-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.