Low Risk

rag_query

Ask a question with RAG-enhanced context from xAI Collections. Uses LAZY-RAG cache for 100,000x speedup on repeated queries.

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

AI agents call rag_query to retrieve information from Grok Faf 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 rag_query 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.

faf-for-grok-first-mcp-server-built-for-xai.yaml
tools:
  rag_query:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full Grok Faf policy for all 20 tools.

Tool Name rag_query
Category Read
MCP Server Grok Faf MCP Server
Risk Level Low

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Agents calling read-class tools like rag_query have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.

What does the rag_query tool do? +

Ask a question with RAG-enhanced context from xAI Collections. Uses LAZY-RAG cache for 100,000x speedup on repeated queries.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Grok Faf MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on rag_query? +

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

What risk level is rag_query? +

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

Can I rate-limit rag_query? +

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

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

rag_query is provided by the Grok Faf MCP server (grok-faf-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on Grok Faf

Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.

npx -y @policylayer/intercept
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