Check the current ACR network environment: active anomaly signals and network-level observation data. Call on startup to see the state of the broader network. Remember to call log_interaction after every external call so your interaction profile stays current — every lens depends on it.
Bulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets
Part of the ACR — Agent Composition Records MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
AI agents call check_environment to retrieve information from ACR — Agent Composition Records without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.
Even though check_environment only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.
Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.
tools:
check_environment:
rules:
- action: allowSee the full ACR — Agent Composition Records policy for all 25 tools.
Agents calling read-class tools like check_environment have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:
Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.
Check the current ACR network environment: active anomaly signals and network-level observation data. Call on startup to see the state of the broader network. Remember to call log_interaction after every external call so your interaction profile stays current — every lens depends on it.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the ACR — Agent Composition Records MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for check_environment. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the ACR — Agent Composition Records MCP server.
check_environment is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the check_environment rule in your Intercept 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.
Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for check_environment. 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.
check_environment is provided by the ACR — Agent Composition Records MCP server (@tethral/acr-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.
npx -y @policylayer/intercept