terrascan_iac_scan

A execute tool on the Hexstrike Ai MCP server.

SERVERHexstrike Ai SOURCE0x4m4/hexstrike-ai

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/hexstrike-ai/terrascan-iac-scan.md

WHAT IT DOES

What terrascan_iac_scan does on Hexstrike Ai

AI agents invoke terrascan_iac_scan to trigger actions in Hexstrike Ai. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why terrascan_iac_scan is rated High

Terrascan is a static analysis/scanning tool that executes against IaC files (Terraform, Kubernetes, etc.) to detect misconfigurations and vulnerabilities. Based on the name alone, this tool likely runs a scan (Execute category).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'terrascan_iac_scan' references Terrascan, a well-known static analysis tool for Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) security scanning. The description is empty and uninformative.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs terrascan_iac_scan safely

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

terrascan_iac_scan Rate-limited

terrascan_iac_scan stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "terrascan_iac_scan": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "terrascan_iac_scan_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about terrascan_iac_scan

What does the terrascan_iac_scan tool do? +

terrascan_iac_scan is a execute tool on the Hexstrike Ai MCP server. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Hexstrike Ai MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on terrascan_iac_scan? +

Register the Hexstrike Ai MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for terrascan_iac_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 Hexstrike Ai. Nothing to install.

What risk level is terrascan_iac_scan? +

terrascan_iac_scan is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit terrascan_iac_scan? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the terrascan_iac_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 terrascan_iac_scan completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for terrascan_iac_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 terrascan_iac_scan? +

terrascan_iac_scan is provided by the Hexstrike Ai MCP server (0x4m4/hexstrike-ai). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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