util_robots_allow_path

Check path allow/disallow against caller-held robots.txt rules

SERVERDelx MCP Server SOURCEdelx-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 32 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-davidmosiah-delx-mcp-server/util-robots-allow-path.md

WHAT IT DOES

What util_robots_allow_path does on Delx MCP Server

AI agents call util_robots_allow_path to retrieve information from Delx MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`path`	string	Yes	Input field: path.
`robots_txt`	string	Yes	Input field: robots txt.
`user_agent`	string	—	Input field: user agent.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why util_robots_allow_path is rated Low

Even though util_robots_allow_path only reads data, uncontrolled read access leaks sensitive information and racks up API costs: an agent caught in a retry loop can make thousands of calls a minute without anyone noticing.

Risk signalsAccepts file system path (path)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs util_robots_allow_path safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Delx MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For util_robots_allow_path, this is the rule to start with:

util_robots_allow_path Allowed

util_robots_allow_path is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "util_robots_allow_path": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Delx MCP Server, apply this rule, and every util_robots_allow_path call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about util_robots_allow_path

What does the util_robots_allow_path tool do? +

Check path allow/disallow against caller-held robots.txt rules. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Delx MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does util_robots_allow_path accept? +

util_robots_allow_path accepts 3 parameters: path, robots_txt, user_agent. Required: path, robots_txt. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on util_robots_allow_path? +

Register the Delx MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for util_robots_allow_path: 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 Delx MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is util_robots_allow_path? +

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

Can I rate-limit util_robots_allow_path? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the util_robots_allow_path 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.

How do I block util_robots_allow_path completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for util_robots_allow_path. 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 util_robots_allow_path? +

util_robots_allow_path is provided by the Delx MCP Server MCP server (delx-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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