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foodblock_tree

Build the full provenance tree for a FoodBlock by following ALL refs recursively. Shows the complete story: bread ← baking ← flour ← wheat ← farm.

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

foodblock-mcp Execute Risk 3/5

AI agents invoke foodblock_tree to trigger processes or run actions in Foodblock. 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.

foodblock_tree 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-foodxdevelopment-foodblock-mcp.yaml
tools:
  foodblock_tree:
    rules:
      - action: allow
        rate_limit:
          max: 10
          window: 60
        validate:
          required_args: true

See the full Foodblock policy for all 17 tools.

Tool Name foodblock_tree
Category Execute
Risk Level High

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

Browse the full MCP Attack Database →

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

foodblock_tree is one of the high-risk operations in Foodblock. 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 foodblock_tree tool do? +

Build the full provenance tree for a FoodBlock by following ALL refs recursively. Shows the complete story: bread ← baking ← flour ← wheat ← farm.. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Foodblock MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on foodblock_tree? +

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

What risk level is foodblock_tree? +

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

Can I rate-limit foodblock_tree? +

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

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

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

Enforce policies on Foodblock

Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.

npx -y @policylayer/intercept
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