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verify_artifact

Verify the cryptographic signature on a Fidensa certification artifact (.cert.json). Checks platform signature, content hash, expiry, and optionally code integrity (git SHA match) and file integrity (file hash match). For true offline verification, pass the .cert.json content from the capability'...

Risk signalsAccepts raw HTML/template content (content) · Accepts URL/endpoint input (url)

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verify_artifact 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 verify_artifact to retrieve information from Fidensa 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 verify_artifact 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": {
    "verify_artifact": {}
  }
}

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

Verify the cryptographic signature on a Fidensa certification artifact (.cert.json). Checks platform signature, content hash, expiry, and optionally code integrity (git SHA match) and file integrity (file hash match). For true offline verification, pass the .cert.json content from the capability's published package via the content parameter. Requires a free API key (set FIDENSA_API_KEY).. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Fidensa MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on verify_artifact? +

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

What risk level is verify_artifact? +

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

Can I rate-limit verify_artifact? +

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

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

verify_artifact is provided by the Fidensa MCP server (@fidensa/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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