delimit_reddit_scan

A read tool on the Delimit MCP server.

SERVERDelimit SOURCEdelimit-cli

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/delimit/delimit-reddit-scan.md

WHAT IT DOES

What delimit_reddit_scan does on Delimit

AI agents call delimit_reddit_scan to retrieve information from Delimit without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why delimit_reddit_scan is rated Low

The 'scan' suffix strongly suggests this tool retrieves or queries Reddit data without modifying it, placing it in the Read category. Severity is medium because scanning public Reddit data could expose information that an AI agent should not access (personal posts, metadata), though the actual blast radius is limited by the read-only nature.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'delimit_reddit_scan' suggests a scanning/querying operation on Reddit data. The suffix '_scan' typically indicates retrieval or inspection rather than modification or execution.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs delimit_reddit_scan safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Delimit, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For delimit_reddit_scan, this is the rule to start with:

delimit_reddit_scan Allowed

delimit_reddit_scan is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "delimit_reddit_scan": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Delimit, apply this rule, and every delimit_reddit_scan call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about delimit_reddit_scan

What does the delimit_reddit_scan tool do? +

delimit_reddit_scan is a read tool on the Delimit MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Delimit MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on delimit_reddit_scan? +

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

What risk level is delimit_reddit_scan? +

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

Can I rate-limit delimit_reddit_scan? +

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

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

delimit_reddit_scan is provided by the Delimit MCP server (delimit-cli). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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