Low Risk

verify_file

Quick file integrity check: pass the SHA-256 hash of a capability file and its capability_id to verify the file matches what Fidensa certified. This is the simplest verification path — no .cert.json needed. No API key required.

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

AI agents call verify_file 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_file 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.

fidensa.yaml
tools:
  verify_file:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full Fidensa policy for all 7 tools.

Tool Name verify_file
Category Read
MCP Server Fidensa MCP Server
Risk Level Low

Agents calling read-class tools like verify_file 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 verify_file tool do? +

Quick file integrity check: pass the SHA-256 hash of a capability file and its capability_id to verify the file matches what Fidensa certified. This is the simplest verification path — no .cert.json needed. No API key required.. 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_file? +

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

What risk level is verify_file? +

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

Can I rate-limit verify_file? +

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

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

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

Enforce policies on Fidensa

Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.

npx -y @policylayer/intercept
github.com/policylayer/intercept →
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