// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

alexandria_doctor

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

// WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents invoke alexandria_doctor to trigger processes or run actions in Alexandria. Execute operations can have side effects beyond the immediate call -- triggering builds, sending notifications, or starting workflows. Rate limits and argument validation are essential to prevent runaway execution.

// WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON ALEXANDRIA_DOCTOR

alexandria_doctor can trigger processes with real-world consequences. An uncontrolled agent might start dozens of builds, send mass notifications, or kick off expensive compute jobs. Intercept enforces rate limits and validates arguments to keep execution within safe bounds.

// RECOMMENDED POLICY

Execute tools trigger processes. Rate-limit and validate arguments to prevent unintended side effects.

alexandria.yaml

tools:
  alexandria_doctor:
    rules:
      - action: allow
        rate_limit:
          max: 10
          window: 60
        validate:
          required_args: true

See the full Alexandria policy for all 20 tools.

// DETAILS

Tool Name alexandria_doctor

Category Execute

MCP Server Alexandria MCP Server

Risk Level High

// MORE ALEXANDRIA TOOLS

Execute alexandria_council Execute alexandria_debate Execute alexandria_operator Execute alexandria_premortem Execute alexandria_run_agent Write alexandria_generate_image Read alexandria_ask Read alexandria_audit

View all 20 tools →

// WHAT CAN GO WRONG

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

Browse the full MCP Attack Database →

// OTHER EXECUTE TOOLS ACROSS MCP SERVERS

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

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// IN CONTEXT OF HIGH RISK

alexandria_doctor is one of the high-risk operations in Alexandria. For the full severity-focused view — only the high-risk tools with their recommended policies — see the breakdown for this server, or browse all high-risk tools across every MCP server.

// RELATED READING

// FAQ

What does the alexandria_doctor tool do? +

Run a self-diagnostic check on the Alexandria platform. Verifies: API connectivity, provider key status, .alexandria/ project detection, agent catalog loaded, routing responsive, learning DB reachable, MCP mode (delegate vs execute), and trust data availability. Returns a green/red dashboard. Use when something seems broken or for a quick health check on first run.. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Alexandria MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on alexandria_doctor? +

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

What risk level is alexandria_doctor? +

alexandria_doctor is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit alexandria_doctor? +

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

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

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

alexandria_doctor

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