tool_get_brands

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why tool_get_brands needs a policy

This tool retrieves static reference data (train operators and brands) from the Koleo API. It performs a read-only lookup operation with no ability to modify, delete, or execute actions. The data returned is informational metadata used for understanding train operator categories. There is minimal blast radius if misused—an AI could only retrieve a list of train operator names, which is publicly available information.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_brands' and description 'List all available train brands/operators' indicate a query/retrieval operation with no side effects.

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

POLICY

How to control tool_get_brands

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

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "tool_get_brands": {}
  }
}

tool_get_brands is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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FAQ

Questions about tool_get_brands

What does the tool_get_brands tool do? +

List all available train brands/operators (IC, REG, EIC, KM, etc.). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Koleo MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on tool_get_brands? +

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

What risk level is tool_get_brands? +

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

Can I rate-limit tool_get_brands? +

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

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

tool_get_brands is provided by the Koleo MCP Server MCP server (mbratkowski/koleo-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Koleo MCP Server tool call.

Start from Koleo MCP Server, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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