kyc_screener

SERVERGapup Mcp SOURCEhttps://mcp.gapup.io/mcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Financial

Parameters 54 required

Recommended Approval-gatedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-getgapup-gapup-mcp/kyc-screener.md

WHAT IT DOES

What kyc_screener does on Gapup Mcp

AI agents use kyc_screener to commit financial operations through Gapup Mcp, usually the final step of a payment, billing, or trading workflow. A call moves real money.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`async`	boolean	—	If true, returns a job_id immediately (<200ms) instead of waiting for the result. Poll the result with job_result(job_id). Use for slow tools to avoid client ti
`entities`	array	Yes
`riskAppetite`	string	Yes
`screeningScope`	object	Yes
`onboardingPacket`	object	Yes

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why kyc_screener is rated Critical

This tool performs KYC, AML, and sanctions screening — core compliance gating functions that directly govern whether financial relationships/transactions are permitted. Misuse or misconfiguration could enable onboarding of sanctioned entities, PEPs, or fraudulent structures, creating severe regulatory, legal, and financial liability. It is agent-payable (x402 per-call), adding a direct financial cost dimension.

From the tool's definition Screening KYC / AML / Sanctions — agent-payable C-suite expertise (RISK). Reference case: onboarding — 8 entités (UBO chain LLC + SPV offshore), sanctions/PEP/adverse media.

Risk signalsHigh parameter count (21 properties)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs kyc_screener safely

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

kyc_screener Approval-gated

Any call to kyc_screener is blocked until a human approves it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "kyc_screener": {
      "deny_if": [
        {
          "conditions": [],
          "on_deny": "Requires human approval."
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Gapup Mcp, apply this rule, and every kyc_screener call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about kyc_screener

What does the kyc_screener tool do? +

Screening KYC / AML / Sanctions — Gapup agent-payable C-suite expertise (RISK). Returns a structured, audited deliverable. Reference case: Q4 2026 onboarding — 8 entités (UBO chain LLC + SPV offshore), sanctions/PEP/adverse media. Inputs are validated server-side — send the documented case fields. It is categorised as a Financial tool in the Gapup Mcp MCP Server, which means it involves financial transactions. Block by default and require explicit approval.

What parameters does kyc_screener accept? +

kyc_screener accepts 5 parameters: async, entities, riskAppetite, screeningScope, onboardingPacket. Required: entities, riskAppetite, screeningScope, onboardingPacket. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on kyc_screener? +

Register the Gapup MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for kyc_screener: 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 Gapup Mcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is kyc_screener? +

kyc_screener is a Financial tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit kyc_screener? +

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

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

kyc_screener is provided by the Gapup MCP server (https://mcp.gapup.io/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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