Low Risk

byte_check_subscription

Check if an address is subscribed to a specific publisher on Byte Protocol.

Single-target operation

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

AI agents call byte_check_subscription to retrieve information from Byte 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 byte_check_subscription 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.

io-github-0rkz-byte-protocol.yaml
tools:
  byte_check_subscription:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full Byte policy for all 13 tools.

Tool Name byte_check_subscription
Category Read
MCP Server Byte MCP Server
Risk Level Low

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

Check if an address is subscribed to a specific publisher on Byte Protocol.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Byte MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on byte_check_subscription? +

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

What risk level is byte_check_subscription? +

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

Can I rate-limit byte_check_subscription? +

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

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

byte_check_subscription is provided by the Byte MCP server (byte-mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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