imhex_get_capabilities

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why imhex_get_capabilities needs a policy

This tool only reads and reports system information about the ImHex installation. It does not modify files, execute code, perform destructive operations, or interact with financial systems. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an AI agent can at most learn what capabilities are available, which is non-sensitive metadata. Classification as Read is appropriate.

From the tool's definition Tool retrieves ImHex build version, commit, branch, and available commands—purely informational metadata about the installed binary analysis software, with no side effects, data modification, or execution capability.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access imhex_get_capabilities gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control imhex_get_capabilities

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and ImHex MCP Integration, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for imhex_get_capabilities:

policy.json

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

imhex_get_capabilities is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

Create a free account and register ImHex MCP Integration — nothing to install.
Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about imhex_get_capabilities

What does the imhex_get_capabilities tool do? +

Get ImHex build version, commit, branch, and available commands. It is categorised as a Read tool in the ImHex MCP Integration MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on imhex_get_capabilities? +

Register the ImHex MCP Integration MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for imhex_get_capabilities: 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 ImHex MCP Integration. Nothing to install.

What risk level is imhex_get_capabilities? +

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

Can I rate-limit imhex_get_capabilities? +

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

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

imhex_get_capabilities is provided by the ImHex MCP Integration MCP server (jmpnop/imhexmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every ImHex MCP Integration tool call.

Start from ImHex MCP Integration, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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