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browse_by_category

Browse Amazon products by category. Omit category to list all available categories. Provide a category name to get products in that category.

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browse_by_category is read-only, but an agent in a loop can still rack up calls and cost. PolicyLayer caps every call before it runs. Live in minutes.

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AI agents call browse_by_category to retrieve information from Tosheroon 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 browse_by_category 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.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "browse_by_category": {}
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access browse_by_category gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so browse_by_category only ever does what you allow.

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Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.

What does the browse_by_category tool do? +

Browse Amazon products by category. Omit category to list all available categories. Provide a category name to get products in that category.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Tosheroon MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on browse_by_category? +

Register the Tosheroon MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for browse_by_category: 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 Tosheroon. Nothing to install.

What risk level is browse_by_category? +

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

Can I rate-limit browse_by_category? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the browse_by_category 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 browse_by_category completely? +

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

browse_by_category is provided by the Tosheroon MCP server (https://tosheroon.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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