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AI agents call aikido_explain to retrieve information from Aikido 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 aikido_explain 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.
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"aikido_explain": {}
}
}See the full Aikido policy for all 4 tools.
These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access aikido_explain gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:
Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.
Get a detailed explanation of a specific Aikido security detector, including what it checks, why it matters, and remediation guidance.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Aikido MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Aikido MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for aikido_explain: 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 Aikido. Nothing to install.
aikido_explain is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the aikido_explain 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for aikido_explain. 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.
aikido_explain is provided by the Aikido MCP server (aikido-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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