emit_event

THE RISK

High Risk

Why emit_event needs a policy

Emitting an event that triggers reactive processing constitutes an execution action: it causes downstream operations to run, whose effects depend on the event payload. This goes beyond merely writing data since it actively triggers processing pipelines.

From the tool's definition 'Emit a consultation event for reactive processing' — triggers an event that causes reactive/downstream processing

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access emit_event gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control emit_event

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Iconsult MCP, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for emit_event:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "emit_event": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "emit_event_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

emit_event 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.

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FAQ

Questions about emit_event

What does the emit_event tool do? +

EVENT (emit) — Emit a consultation event for reactive processing. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Iconsult MCP MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on emit_event? +

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

What risk level is emit_event? +

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

Can I rate-limit emit_event? +

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

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

emit_event is provided by the Iconsult MCP server (marcus-waldman/iconsult_mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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