archivebox_core · ArchiveBox API MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What archivebox_core does on ArchiveBox API

AI agents invoke archivebox_core to trigger actions in ArchiveBox API. 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 archivebox_core needs a policy

The server description indicates the server supports executing CLI commands and managing archives. A 'core' tool on such a server likely exposes broad functionality including execution of CLI commands and write/destructive operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name: archivebox_core; description is empty. Server description mentions 'executing CLI commands' and 'adding URLs to archives, managing snapshots' — core functionality likely encompasses these capabilities.

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Verdict

archivebox_core Rate-limited

archivebox_core 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": {
    "archivebox_core": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "archivebox_core_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 ArchiveBox API, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about archivebox_core

What does the archivebox_core tool do? +

archivebox_core. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the ArchiveBox API MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on archivebox_core? +

Register the ArchiveBox API MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for archivebox_core: 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 ArchiveBox API. Nothing to install.

What risk level is archivebox_core? +

archivebox_core is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit archivebox_core? +

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

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

archivebox_core is provided by the ArchiveBox API MCP server (knuckles-team/archivebox-api). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.