Low Risk

math_tutor

Get structured maths tutoring prompts

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

math-mcp-learning-server Read Risk 2/5

AI agents call math_tutor to retrieve information from Math MCP Learning 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 math_tutor 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.

math-mcp-learning.yaml
tools:
  math_tutor:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full Math MCP Learning policy for all 2 tools.

Tool Name math_tutor
Category Read
Risk Level Low

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

Get structured maths tutoring prompts. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Math MCP Learning MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on math_tutor? +

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

What risk level is math_tutor? +

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

Can I rate-limit math_tutor? +

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

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

math_tutor is provided by the Math MCP Learning MCP server (math-mcp-learning-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on Math MCP Learning

Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.

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