scout_type · Scout MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What scout_type does on Scout

AI agents use scout_type to create or update resources in Scout — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Scout environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why scout_type needs a policy

The tool's primary function is to input text into web form fields, which creates or modifies data on web pages. While reversible (text can be deleted), it constitutes a Write action.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Type text into an input element', which modifies content in web form fields. This is a Write operation that changes data reversibly.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

scout_type Rate-limited

scout_type stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "scout_type": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "scout_type_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about scout_type

What does the scout_type tool do? +

Type text into an input element by its snapshot ID. Uses React-safe keyboard events. If stateChange is. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Scout MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on scout_type? +

Register the Scout MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for scout_type: 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 Scout. Nothing to install.

What risk level is scout_type? +

scout_type is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit scout_type? +

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

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

scout_type is provided by the Scout MCP server (lautrek/scout). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.