Download workflow resources by name. REQUIRED: pass filename (string) or filenames (array) — the call WILL FAIL without one. Available: sz_json_analyzer.py, sz_schema_generator.py, senzing_entity_specification.md, senzing_mapping_examples.md, identifier_crosswalk.json HTTP mode returns URLs; stdi...
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AI agents call download_resource to retrieve information from Senzing 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 download_resource 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": {
"download_resource": {}
}
}See the full Senzing policy for all 13 tools.
These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access download_resource 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.
Download workflow resources by name. REQUIRED: pass filename (string) or filenames (array) — the call WILL FAIL without one. Available: sz_json_analyzer.py, sz_schema_generator.py, senzing_entity_specification.md, senzing_mapping_examples.md, identifier_crosswalk.json HTTP mode returns URLs; stdio mode returns sz-mcp-coworker extract commands. Supports batch via filenames array. Asset IDs are not stable across versions. If a previously-known ID fails to extract, call this tool again to obtain the current ID.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Senzing MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Senzing MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for download_resource: 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 Senzing. Nothing to install.
download_resource 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 download_resource 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 download_resource. 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.
download_resource is provided by the Senzing MCP server (https://mcp.senzing.com/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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