Low Risk

lookup

Get everything you need about a service before using it. Default: tips (auth setup, pitfalls, workarounds). Add detail: true for full connection guide, insights: true for usage data. Pass goal: 'workflow description' to find multi-service recipes. This is step 2 of the standard KanseiLink flow: s...

Risk signalsHigh parameter count (14 properties) · Bulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

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lookup 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 lookup to retrieve information from Kansei Mcp Server 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 lookup 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": {
    "lookup": {}
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access lookup 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 lookup 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 lookup tool do? +

Get everything you need about a service before using it. Default: tips (auth setup, pitfalls, workarounds). Add detail: true for full connection guide, insights: true for usage data. Pass goal: 'workflow description' to find multi-service recipes. This is step 2 of the standard KanseiLink flow: search_services → lookup → (execute) → report.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Kansei Mcp Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on lookup? +

Register the Kansei Mcp Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for lookup: 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 Kansei Mcp Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is lookup? +

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

Can I rate-limit lookup? +

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

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

lookup is provided by the Kansei Mcp Server MCP server (@kansei-link/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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