Low Risk

scan_receipt

Extract precious metals purchase data from a receipt image using AI vision

Handles credentials or secrets (api_key)

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

jon-ag46/troystack Read Risk 2/5

AI agents call scan_receipt to retrieve information from Troystack 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 scan_receipt 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.

jon-ag46-troystack.yaml
tools:
  scan_receipt:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full Troystack policy for all 12 tools.

Tool Name scan_receipt
Category Read
Risk Level Low

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Agents calling read-class tools like scan_receipt 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 scan_receipt tool do? +

Extract precious metals purchase data from a receipt image using AI vision. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Troystack MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on scan_receipt? +

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

What risk level is scan_receipt? +

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

Can I rate-limit scan_receipt? +

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

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

scan_receipt is provided by the Troystack MCP server (jon-ag46/troystack). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on Troystack

Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.

npx -y @policylayer/intercept
github.com/policylayer/intercept →
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