Low Risk

agda_read_module

Read an Agda module file and return its contents with line numbers. For literate files (.lagda.md, .lagda.tex, etc.), use `codeOnly: true` to extract just the Agda code blocks, stripping prose wrappers.

Accepts file system path (file)

Part of the Agda MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

agda-mcp-server Read Risk 2/5

AI agents call agda_read_module to retrieve information from Agda 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 agda_read_module 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.

agda.yaml
tools:
  agda_read_module:
    rules:
      - action: allow

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Tool Name agda_read_module
Category Read
MCP Server Agda MCP Server
Risk Level Low

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Agents calling read-class tools like agda_read_module have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.

What does the agda_read_module tool do? +

Read an Agda module file and return its contents with line numbers. For literate files (.lagda.md, .lagda.tex, etc.), use `codeOnly: true` to extract just the Agda code blocks, stripping prose wrappers.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Agda MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on agda_read_module? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for agda_read_module. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Agda MCP server.

What risk level is agda_read_module? +

agda_read_module is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit agda_read_module? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the agda_read_module 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.

How do I block agda_read_module completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for agda_read_module. 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 agda_read_module? +

agda_read_module is provided by the Agda MCP server (agda-mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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