start_bbot_scan · BBOT MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What start_bbot_scan does on BBOT MCP Server

AI agents invoke start_bbot_scan to trigger actions in BBOT 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 start_bbot_scan needs a policy

This tool initiates external security scanning operations against specified targets. The effects (what gets scanned, what reconnaissance data is gathered) are entirely argument-dependent and cannot be predicted without seeing the parameters.

From the tool's definition start_bbot_scan is a tool to 'execute' reconnaissance scans (from server description: 'executing reconnaissance scans'). The tool name contains 'start' which initiates an external operation.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

start_bbot_scan Rate-limited

start_bbot_scan 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": {
    "start_bbot_scan": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "start_bbot_scan_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL →

Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about start_bbot_scan

What does the start_bbot_scan tool do? +

start_bbot_scan. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the BBOT 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 start_bbot_scan? +

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

What risk level is start_bbot_scan? +

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

Can I rate-limit start_bbot_scan? +

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

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

start_bbot_scan is provided by the BBOT MCP Server MCP server (marlinkcyber/bbot-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.