Low Risk

mdk-gen

Generates MDK artifacts including pages, actions, i18n files, and rule references. Returns prompts for LLM processing (pages, actions, i18n) or searches for rule examples.

Accepts freeform code/query input (query)

Part of the Mdk MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

@sap/mdk-mcp-server Read Risk 2/5

AI agents call mdk-gen to retrieve information from Mdk 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 mdk-gen 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.

io-github-sap-mdk-mcp-server.yaml
tools:
  mdk-gen:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full Mdk policy for all 4 tools.

Tool Name mdk-gen
Category Read
MCP Server Mdk MCP Server
Risk Level Low

Agents calling read-class tools like mdk-gen have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

Browse the full MCP Attack Database →

Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.

What does the mdk-gen tool do? +

Generates MDK artifacts including pages, actions, i18n files, and rule references. Returns prompts for LLM processing (pages, actions, i18n) or searches for rule examples.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mdk MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on mdk-gen? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for mdk-gen. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Mdk MCP server.

What risk level is mdk-gen? +

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

Can I rate-limit mdk-gen? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mdk-gen rule in your Intercept 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 mdk-gen completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for mdk-gen. 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 mdk-gen? +

mdk-gen is provided by the Mdk MCP server (@sap/mdk-mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on Mdk

Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.

npx -y @policylayer/intercept
github.com/policylayer/intercept →
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