Evaluate WCAG color contrast for a foreground/background pair.
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AI agents call a11y_contrast to retrieve information from A11y Scorer 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 a11y_contrast 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.
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"a11y_contrast": {}
}
}See the full A11y Scorer policy for all 4 tools.
These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access a11y_contrast gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:
Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.
Evaluate WCAG color contrast for a foreground/background pair.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the A11y Scorer MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the A11y Scorer MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for a11y_contrast: 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 A11y Scorer. Nothing to install.
a11y_contrast is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the a11y_contrast 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for a11y_contrast. 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.
a11y_contrast is provided by the A11y Scorer MCP server (https://api.lazy-mac.com/a11y-scorer/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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