sc_help

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

// WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents call sc_help to retrieve information from Mcp Spec Cli 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.

// WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON SC_HELP

Even though sc_help 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.

// RECOMMENDED POLICY

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

mcp-spec-cli.yaml

tools:
  sc_help:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full Mcp Spec Cli policy for all 16 tools.

// DETAILS

Tool Name sc_help

Category Read

MCP Server Mcp Spec Cli MCP Server

Risk Level Low

// MORE MCP SPEC CLI TOOLS

Execute sc_todo_start Write sc_approve Write sc_archive Write sc_epoch Write sc_plan Write sc_todo_complete Read sc_analyze Read sc_feedback

View all 16 tools →

// WHAT CAN GO WRONG

Agents calling read-class tools like sc_help have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

Browse the full MCP Attack Database →

// OTHER READ TOOLS ACROSS MCP SERVERS

Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.

Open Library MCP Server get_author_info Open Library MCP Server get_author_photo Open Library MCP Server get_authors_by_name Open Library MCP Server get_book_by_id Open Library MCP Server get_book_by_title Open Library MCP Server get_book_cover

// RELATED READING

// FAQ

What does the sc_help tool do? +

Learn how to use the CLI tools and get deep documentation.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Spec Cli MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on sc_help? +

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

What risk level is sc_help? +

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

Can I rate-limit sc_help? +

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

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

sc_help is provided by the Mcp Spec Cli MCP server (mcp-spec-cli). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

sc_help

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