Low Risk

search_csf_subcategories

Search subcategories by keyword

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

@compligent-mcp/csf Read Risk 2/5

AI agents call search_csf_subcategories to retrieve information from Csf 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 search_csf_subcategories 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-compl-i-agent-csf.yaml
tools:
  search_csf_subcategories:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full Csf policy for all 11 tools.

Tool Name search_csf_subcategories
Category Read
MCP Server Csf MCP Server
Risk Level Low

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

Search subcategories by keyword. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Csf MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on search_csf_subcategories? +

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

What risk level is search_csf_subcategories? +

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

Can I rate-limit search_csf_subcategories? +

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

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

search_csf_subcategories is provided by the Csf MCP server (@compligent-mcp/csf). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on Csf

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npx -y @policylayer/intercept
github.com/policylayer/intercept →
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