Build a prefilled WhatDoTheyKnow request URL.
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AI agents invoke build_request_url to trigger processes or run actions in What Do They Know?. 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.
build_request_url can trigger processes with real-world consequences. An uncontrolled agent might start dozens of builds, send mass notifications, or kick off expensive compute jobs. PolicyLayer enforces rate limits and validates arguments to keep execution within safe bounds.
Execute tools trigger processes. Rate-limit and validate arguments to prevent unintended side effects.
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"build_request_url": {
"limits": [
{
"counter": "build_request_url_rate",
"window": "minute",
"max": 10,
"scope": "grant"
}
]
}
}
}See the full What Do They Know? policy for all 8 tools.
These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access build_request_url gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:
Other execute tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: rate-limit and validate the arguments.
Build a prefilled WhatDoTheyKnow request URL.. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the What Do They Know? MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.
Register the What Do They Know? MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for build_request_url: 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 What Do They Know?. Nothing to install.
build_request_url is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the build_request_url 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 build_request_url. 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.
build_request_url is provided by the What Do They Know? MCP server (bouch/whatdotheyknow). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
Deterministic rules across all 8 What Do They Know? tools. Per-identity grants. Full audit log. Live in minutes. Nothing to install.
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