ram_add_product · RAM Prices MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What ram_add_product does on RAM Prices MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why ram_add_product needs a policy

This tool creates or updates product metadata in the cache/database. While it does not delete data (which would be Destructive) nor execute arbitrary code (which would be Execute), it does reversibly modify stored data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'ram_add_product' combined with description 'Add or update product metadata' directly indicates create/modify operations on metadata records.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

ram_add_product Rate-limited

ram_add_product 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": {
    "ram_add_product": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ram_add_product_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 RAM Prices MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about ram_add_product

What does the ram_add_product tool do? +

Add or update product metadata. It is categorised as a Write tool in the RAM Prices 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 ram_add_product? +

Register the RAM Prices MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ram_add_product: 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 RAM Prices MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ram_add_product? +

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

Can I rate-limit ram_add_product? +

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

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

ram_add_product is provided by the RAM Prices MCP Server MCP server (xeonvs/ddr-price-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.