batch_port_check · Network MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What batch_port_check does on Network MCP Server

AI agents invoke batch_port_check to trigger actions in Network 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 batch_port_check needs a policy

A batch port check tool scans multiple network ports across potentially many hosts. This is an active network operation (Execute category) that could be misused for reconnaissance or network scanning at scale. The 'batch' prefix and the server context of network diagnostics strongly imply active probing of remote systems.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'batch_port_check' and server description mentions 'connectivity testing, batch operations' — no explicit description provided.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

batch_port_check Rate-limited

batch_port_check 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": {
    "batch_port_check": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "batch_port_check_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about batch_port_check

What does the batch_port_check tool do? +

batch_port_check. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Network 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 batch_port_check? +

Register the Network MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for batch_port_check: 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 Network MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is batch_port_check? +

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

Can I rate-limit batch_port_check? +

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

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

batch_port_check is provided by the Network MCP Server MCP server (labeveryday/network-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.