Low Risk

report_token_usage

Report token usage for a story implementation session. Stores input/output token counts, model name, and cost. Uses the AGENT key.

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

AI agents call report_token_usage to retrieve information from Loopctl 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 report_token_usage 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.

loopctl.yaml
tools:
  report_token_usage:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full Loopctl policy for all 49 tools.

Tool Name report_token_usage
Category Read
MCP Server Loopctl MCP Server
Risk Level Low

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

Report token usage for a story implementation session. Stores input/output token counts, model name, and cost. Uses the AGENT key.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Loopctl MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on report_token_usage? +

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

What risk level is report_token_usage? +

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

Can I rate-limit report_token_usage? +

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

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

report_token_usage is provided by the Loopctl MCP server (loopctl-mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on Loopctl

Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.

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