Low Risk

pool_status

Show pool stats, resource usage (memory, uptime), and all active session summaries. Shows per-session idle time. Sessions approaching 30-minute idle timeout should be refreshed or saved.

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

AI agents call pool_status to retrieve information from Leapfrog 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 pool_status 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-anthonybono21-cloud-leapfrog.yaml
tools:
  pool_status:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full Leapfrog policy for all 37 tools.

Tool Name pool_status
Category Read
MCP Server Leapfrog MCP Server
Risk Level Low

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

Show pool stats, resource usage (memory, uptime), and all active session summaries. Shows per-session idle time. Sessions approaching 30-minute idle timeout should be refreshed or saved.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Leapfrog MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on pool_status? +

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

What risk level is pool_status? +

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

Can I rate-limit pool_status? +

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

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

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

Enforce policies on Leapfrog

Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.

npx -y @policylayer/intercept
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