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article_status

Detailed Ampel for a specific DORA article. Each check with GREEN/YELLOW/RED conditions and evidence.

Part of the Ampel server.

article_status 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 article_status to retrieve information from Ampel 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 article_status 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": {
    "article_status": {}
  }
}

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

Detailed Ampel for a specific DORA article. Each check with GREEN/YELLOW/RED conditions and evidence.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Ampel MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on article_status? +

Register the Ampel MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for article_status: 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 Ampel. Nothing to install.

What risk level is article_status? +

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

Can I rate-limit article_status? +

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

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

article_status is provided by the Ampel MCP server (https://tooloracle.io/ampel/mcp/). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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