tally-raw-xml-probe

Server Tally Prime MCP Server jina-code-systems/tally-mcp-server

Category Execute

Risk class High

Parameters 00 required

WHAT IT DOES

What tally-raw-xml-probe does on Tally Prime MCP Server

AI agents invoke tally-raw-xml-probe to trigger actions in Tally Prime MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why tally-raw-xml-probe needs a policy

This tool sends arbitrary raw XML directly to the Tally ERP XML server, bypassing all safety wrappers and validation. An AI agent could craft XML payloads that create, modify, or delete financial records, execute undocumented verbs, or trigger destructive operations.

From the tool's definition Posts a raw XML envelope to the Tally XML server and returns the raw response — bypasses all wrapper logic. Used for protocol reverse-engineering and undocumented verb discovery.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

tally-raw-xml-probe Rate-limited

tally-raw-xml-probe stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "tally-raw-xml-probe": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "tally-raw-xml-probe_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Instant setup, no code required.

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Tally Prime MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about tally-raw-xml-probe

What does the tally-raw-xml-probe tool do? +

Posts a raw XML envelope to the Tally XML server and returns the raw response — bypasses all wrapper logic. Used for protocol reverse-engineering and undocumented verb discovery. NOT for normal use; the wrapped tools (list-master, trial-balance, etc.) construct XML safely. Disabled unless TALLY_DEBUG_XML=1 is set in the server env. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Tally Prime MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on tally-raw-xml-probe? +

Register the Tally Prime MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tally-raw-xml-probe: 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 Tally Prime MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is tally-raw-xml-probe? +

tally-raw-xml-probe is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit tally-raw-xml-probe? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the tally-raw-xml-probe 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 tally-raw-xml-probe completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for tally-raw-xml-probe. 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 tally-raw-xml-probe? +

tally-raw-xml-probe is provided by the Tally Prime MCP Server MCP server (jina-code-systems/tally-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.