Low Risk

encrypt_value

Encrypt a value using a COTI AES key. This is used for encrypting values to be sent to another address for private transactions. The AI assistant should pass the private key from context. Returns the encrypted value.

Handles credentials or secrets (private_key)

Part of the COTI MCP Server MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

AI agents call encrypt_value to retrieve information from COTI MCP Server 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 encrypt_value 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.

davibauer-coti-mcp.yaml
tools:
  encrypt_value:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full COTI MCP Server policy for all 44 tools.

Tool Name encrypt_value
Category Read
Risk Level Low

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What does the encrypt_value tool do? +

Encrypt a value using a COTI AES key. This is used for encrypting values to be sent to another address for private transactions. The AI assistant should pass the private key from context. Returns the encrypted value.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the COTI MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on encrypt_value? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for encrypt_value. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the COTI MCP Server MCP server.

What risk level is encrypt_value? +

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

Can I rate-limit encrypt_value? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the encrypt_value rule in your Intercept 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 encrypt_value completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for encrypt_value. 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 encrypt_value? +

encrypt_value is provided by the COTI MCP Server MCP server (davibauer/coti-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on COTI MCP Server

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npx -y @policylayer/intercept
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