Get the renter's MAILBOX.md standing instructions for this agent. Returns the full instruction text, version number, content hash, and last update timestamp. Call this on startup and cache the version — you must pass it to send_outbound_mail and update_action for sync verification.
Part of the Mailbox server.
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AI agents call get_mailbox_md to retrieve information from Mailbox 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 get_mailbox_md 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.
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"get_mailbox_md": {}
}
}See the full Mailbox policy for all 29 tools.
These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access get_mailbox_md gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:
Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.
Get the renter's MAILBOX.md standing instructions for this agent. Returns the full instruction text, version number, content hash, and last update timestamp. Call this on startup and cache the version — you must pass it to send_outbound_mail and update_action for sync verification.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mailbox MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Mailbox MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_mailbox_md: 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 Mailbox. Nothing to install.
get_mailbox_md 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 get_mailbox_md 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_mailbox_md. 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.
get_mailbox_md is provided by the Mailbox MCP server (https://mailbox.bot/api/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
Deterministic rules across all 29 Mailbox tools. Per-identity grants. Full audit log. Live in minutes. Nothing to install.
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