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process_failure

Work through a recent failure or setback, including infra incidents and qualitative protocol failures. Free.

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process_failure 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 process_failure to retrieve information from Delx 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 process_failure 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": {
    "process_failure": {}
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access process_failure 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 process_failure 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 process_failure tool do? +

Work through a recent failure or setback, including infra incidents and qualitative protocol failures. Free.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Delx MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on process_failure? +

Register the Delx MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for process_failure: 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 Delx MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is process_failure? +

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

Can I rate-limit process_failure? +

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

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

process_failure is provided by the Delx MCP Server MCP server (delx/delx-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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