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mcpFormats

List supported formats, samples, and service capabilities. Pure JSON, no auth required. Delegates to package implementation. Single source of truth lives in pkg/sunholo/ailang_parse/services/mcp/tools.

Part of the AILANG Parse server.

mcpFormats 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 mcpFormats to retrieve information from AILANG Parse 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 mcpFormats 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": {
    "mcpFormats": {}
  }
}

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

List supported formats, samples, and service capabilities. Pure JSON, no auth required. Delegates to package implementation. Single source of truth lives in pkg/sunholo/ailang_parse/services/mcp/tools.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the AILANG Parse MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on mcpFormats? +

Register the AILANG Parse MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mcpFormats: 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 AILANG Parse. Nothing to install.

What risk level is mcpFormats? +

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

Can I rate-limit mcpFormats? +

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

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

mcpFormats is provided by the AILANG Parse MCP server (@ailang/parse). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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