Read SAP ABAP objects. Types: PROG, CLAS, INTF, FUNC, FUGR (use expand_includes=true to get all include sources), INCL, DDLS, BDEF, SRVD, TABL, VIEW, TABLE_CONTENTS, DEVC, SOBJ (BOR business objects — returns method catalog or full implementation), SYSTEM, COMPONENTS, MESSAGES, TEXT_ELEMENTS, VAR...
Single-target operation
Part of the Arc 1 MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
AI agents call SAPRead to retrieve information from Arc 1 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 SAPRead 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:
SAPRead:
rules:
- action: allowSee the full Arc 1 policy for all 11 tools.
Agents calling read-class tools like SAPRead 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.
Read SAP ABAP objects. Types: PROG, CLAS, INTF, FUNC, FUGR (use expand_includes=true to get all include sources), INCL, DDLS, BDEF, SRVD, TABL, VIEW, TABLE_CONTENTS, DEVC, SOBJ (BOR business objects — returns method catalog or full implementation), SYSTEM, COMPONENTS, MESSAGES, TEXT_ELEMENTS, VARIANTS. For CLAS: omit include to get the full class source (definition + implementation combined). The include param is optional — use it only to read class-local sections: definitions (local types), implementations (local helper classes), macros, testclasses (ABAP Unit). For SOBJ: returns BOR method catalog; use method param to read a specific method implementation.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Arc 1 MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for SAPRead. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Arc 1 MCP server.
SAPRead 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 SAPRead 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 SAPRead. 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.
SAPRead is provided by the Arc 1 MCP server (arc-1). 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