nb_filter_tool_activity

Filter the MCP ledger by tool name, date, or status.

SERVERNodebench SOURCEnodebench-mcp
Low RISK CLASS
Category Read
Parameters 00 required
Recommended Allowedsee the rule below
Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-homenshum-nodebench/nb-filter-tool-activity.md

What nb_filter_tool_activity does on Nodebench

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

Why nb_filter_tool_activity is rated Low

This tool retrieves and filters records from a ledger based on search criteria (tool name, date, status). Filtering is a read-only operation that queries data without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing actions. The low severity reflects minimal risk—an AI agent misusing this can only over-query or access unintended ledger records, not cause irreversible harm.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'nb_filter_tool_activity' and description 'Filter the MCP ledger by tool name, date, or status' indicate querying/filtering existing data with no modification capability.

Questions about nb_filter_tool_activity

What does the nb_filter_tool_activity tool do? +

Filter the MCP ledger by tool name, date, or status. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Nodebench MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on nb_filter_tool_activity? +

Register the Nodebench MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for nb_filter_tool_activity: 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 Nodebench. Nothing to install.

What risk level is nb_filter_tool_activity? +

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

Can I rate-limit nb_filter_tool_activity? +

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

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

nb_filter_tool_activity is provided by the Nodebench MCP server (nodebench-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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