add_cursor_agent_followup_tool · ShowDoc MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What add_cursor_agent_followup_tool does on ShowDoc MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_cursor_agent_followup_tool needs a policy

This tool creates or appends new instructions to an existing cloud agent configuration, which is a reversible modification of data. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or move money. The 'cloud agent' context and instruction-modification capability suggest it could influence agent behavior, hence medium severity rather than low.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'add' and description translates to 'Add follow-up instructions to existing cloud agent.' The 'add' verb indicates creation/modification of data (new instructions attached to an agent).

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Verdict

add_cursor_agent_followup_tool Rate-limited

add_cursor_agent_followup_tool 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": {
    "add_cursor_agent_followup_tool": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_cursor_agent_followup_tool_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 ShowDoc MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add_cursor_agent_followup_tool

What does the add_cursor_agent_followup_tool tool do? +

为现有云代理添加后续指令。. It is categorised as a Write tool in the ShowDoc 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 add_cursor_agent_followup_tool? +

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

What risk level is add_cursor_agent_followup_tool? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_cursor_agent_followup_tool? +

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

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

add_cursor_agent_followup_tool is provided by the ShowDoc MCP Server MCP server (yfcyfc123234/showdoc_mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.