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explain_like_im_five

Explain complex topics in simple terms via DeepSeek

Sends prompts to external DeepSeek API

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

@arikusi/deepseek-mcp-server Execute Risk 2/5

AI agents invoke explain_like_im_five to trigger processes or run actions in Deepseek. Execute operations can have side effects beyond the immediate call -- triggering builds, sending notifications, or starting workflows. Rate limits and argument validation are essential to prevent runaway execution.

explain_like_im_five can trigger processes with real-world consequences. An uncontrolled agent might start dozens of builds, send mass notifications, or kick off expensive compute jobs. Intercept enforces rate limits and validates arguments to keep execution within safe bounds.

Execute tools trigger processes. Rate-limit and validate arguments to prevent unintended side effects.

io-github-arikusi-deepseek.yaml
tools:
  explain_like_im_five:
    rules:
      - action: allow
        rate_limit:
          max: 10
          window: 60
        validate:
          required_args: true

See the full Deepseek policy for all 15 tools.

Tool Name explain_like_im_five
Category Execute
MCP Server Deepseek MCP Server
Risk Level High

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Agents calling execute-class tools like explain_like_im_five have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Execute risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, validate) apply to each.

explain_like_im_five is one of the high-risk operations in Deepseek. For the full severity-focused view — only the high-risk tools with their recommended policies — see the breakdown for this server, or browse all high-risk tools across every MCP server.

What does the explain_like_im_five tool do? +

Explain complex topics in simple terms via DeepSeek. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Deepseek MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on explain_like_im_five? +

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

What risk level is explain_like_im_five? +

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

Can I rate-limit explain_like_im_five? +

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

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

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

Enforce policies on Deepseek

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npx -y @policylayer/intercept
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