parse_rss_feed

A read tool on the GadgetHumans API Hub MCP server.

SERVERGadgetHumans API Hub SOURCEpypi:gadgethumans-api-hub-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-scotia1973-bot-api-hub/parse-rss-feed.md

WHAT IT DOES

What parse_rss_feed does on GadgetHumans API Hub

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

RISK

Why parse_rss_feed is rated Low

The name implies reading/fetching an external RSS feed and parsing its contents — a read-only data retrieval operation. However, the description is empty, which reduces confidence. The medium severity reflects the potential for SSRF (server-side request forgery) if the tool fetches arbitrary URLs on behalf of an agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'parse_rss_feed' suggests fetching and parsing an RSS feed from a URL, which is a read operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs parse_rss_feed safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and GadgetHumans API Hub, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For parse_rss_feed, this is the rule to start with:

parse_rss_feed Allowed

parse_rss_feed is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "parse_rss_feed": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect GadgetHumans API Hub, apply this rule, and every parse_rss_feed call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about parse_rss_feed

What does the parse_rss_feed tool do? +

parse_rss_feed is a read tool on the GadgetHumans API Hub MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the GadgetHumans API Hub MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on parse_rss_feed? +

Register the GadgetHumans API Hub MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for parse_rss_feed: 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 GadgetHumans API Hub. Nothing to install.

What risk level is parse_rss_feed? +

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

Can I rate-limit parse_rss_feed? +

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

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

parse_rss_feed is provided by the GadgetHumans API Hub MCP server (pypi:gadgethumans-api-hub-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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