ebay_clone_package

Clone a package to create a duplicate

SERVEREbay SOURCEyosefhayim/ebay-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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WHAT IT DOES

What ebay_clone_package does on Ebay

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

RISK

Why ebay_clone_package is rated Medium

The tool creates a new package by duplicating an existing one, which is a reversible write operation. It does not delete, execute arbitrary code, or move money. While duplication could theoretically cause issues (e.g., accidental duplicate shipments if misapplied), the operation itself is reversible by deleting the clone.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'clone_package' and description 'Clone a package to create a duplicate' indicate data creation/duplication.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs ebay_clone_package safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Ebay, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For ebay_clone_package, this is the rule to start with:

ebay_clone_package Rate-limited

ebay_clone_package 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": {
    "ebay_clone_package": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ebay_clone_package_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Ebay, apply this rule, and every ebay_clone_package call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about ebay_clone_package

What does the ebay_clone_package tool do? +

Clone a package to create a duplicate. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Ebay MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on ebay_clone_package? +

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

What risk level is ebay_clone_package? +

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

Can I rate-limit ebay_clone_package? +

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

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

ebay_clone_package is provided by the Ebay MCP server (yosefhayim/ebay-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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