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monitor_protocol_updates

Check if any of the user's saved protocols have new evidence updates or recommendations available. Returns a list of protocols with their last-updated date, current evidence grade, and whether a review is recommended. Requires user session token.

Part of the Hormonaly Clinical Intelligence server.

monitor_protocol_updates is read-only, but an agent in a loop can still rack up calls and cost. PolicyLayer caps every call before it runs. Live in minutes.

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AI agents call monitor_protocol_updates to retrieve information from Hormonaly Clinical Intelligence 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 monitor_protocol_updates 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.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "monitor_protocol_updates": {}
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access monitor_protocol_updates gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so monitor_protocol_updates only ever does what you allow.

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Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.

What does the monitor_protocol_updates tool do? +

Check if any of the user's saved protocols have new evidence updates or recommendations available. Returns a list of protocols with their last-updated date, current evidence grade, and whether a review is recommended. Requires user session token.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Hormonaly Clinical Intelligence MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on monitor_protocol_updates? +

Register the Hormonaly Clinical Intelligence MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for monitor_protocol_updates: 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 Hormonaly Clinical Intelligence. Nothing to install.

What risk level is monitor_protocol_updates? +

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

Can I rate-limit monitor_protocol_updates? +

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

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

monitor_protocol_updates is provided by the Hormonaly Clinical Intelligence MCP server (https://mcp.hormonaly.ai/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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