env_scan_secrets

Scan files for exposed secrets, API keys, and credentials that should be in .env

SERVERPlugin Hub SOURCE@barnburner121/plugin-hub-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/barnburner121-plugin-hub-mcp/env-scan-secrets.md

WHAT IT DOES

What env_scan_secrets does on Plugin Hub

AI agents call env_scan_secrets to retrieve information from Plugin Hub without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why env_scan_secrets is rated Low

Even though env_scan_secrets only reads data, uncontrolled read access leaks sensitive information and racks up API costs: an agent caught in a retry loop can make thousands of calls a minute without anyone noticing.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs env_scan_secrets safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Plugin Hub, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For env_scan_secrets, this is the rule to start with:

env_scan_secrets Allowed

env_scan_secrets is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "env_scan_secrets": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Plugin Hub, apply this rule, and every env_scan_secrets call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about env_scan_secrets

What does the env_scan_secrets tool do? +

Scan files for exposed secrets, API keys, and credentials that should be in .env. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Plugin Hub MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on env_scan_secrets? +

Register the Plugin Hub MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for env_scan_secrets: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Plugin Hub. Nothing to install.

What risk level is env_scan_secrets? +

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

Can I rate-limit env_scan_secrets? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the env_scan_secrets rule in your PolicyLayer 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 env_scan_secrets completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for env_scan_secrets. 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 env_scan_secrets? +

env_scan_secrets is provided by the Plugin Hub MCP server (@barnburner121/plugin-hub-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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