MCP & Tool Protocols
Tool approval
A human or policy check required before a selected tool action can execute.
Example
A sensitive tool call pauses until the user explicitly approves it.
Why it matters
It gives a person or rule a final opportunity to stop a selected action.
You'll hear it
“Approve this particular change, not unrestricted access.”
Can you control it?
Set by the team
The people building or running the AI choose this setup. An everyday user generally needs their help to change how this part works.
Common questions
- Does approval for one call cover every later call?
- Not automatically. Scope and duration depend on what was granted.
- Can an approval become stale if the action changes?
- Yes. Different details may require a new decision.
- Does approval mean the action already succeeded?
- No. Execution can still fail after approval.