Low Risk

vigile_scan_content

Scan the content of an agent skill file for security issues. Submit raw content from a claude.md, .cursorrules, skill.md, or similar file for analysis. Returns trust score and detailed findings.

Accepts raw HTML/template content (content)

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

vigile-mcp Read

AI agents call vigile_scan_content to retrieve information from Vigile 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 vigile_scan_content 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-vigile-ai-vigile-mcp.yaml
tools:
  vigile_scan_content:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full Vigile policy for all 9 tools.

Tool Name vigile_scan_content
Category Read
MCP Server Vigile MCP Server
Risk Level Low

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

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

What does the vigile_scan_content tool do? +

Scan the content of an agent skill file for security issues. Submit raw content from a claude.md, .cursorrules, skill.md, or similar file for analysis. Returns trust score and detailed findings.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Vigile MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on vigile_scan_content? +

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

What risk level is vigile_scan_content? +

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

Can I rate-limit vigile_scan_content? +

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

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for vigile_scan_content. 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 vigile_scan_content? +

vigile_scan_content is provided by the Vigile MCP server (vigile-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on Vigile

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npx -y @policylayer/intercept
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