compass_chains
AI agents call compass_chains to retrieve information from Tool Compass without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
Without a description, classification relies on context from sibling tools and naming. The 'compass_*' prefix pattern on this server indicates read-only navigation and analysis tools. The name 'compass_chains' most likely refers to retrieving or querying relationships/chains of tools rather than modifying them or executing operations. Classified as Read with reduced confidence due to empty description.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'compass_chains' suggests querying or navigating tool chains/workflows within the Compass system; description is empty, limiting confidence.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
compass_chains. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Tool Compass MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Tool Compass MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for compass_chains: 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 Tool Compass. Nothing to install.
compass_chains is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the compass_chains 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for compass_chains. 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.
compass_chains is provided by the Tool Compass MCP server (mcp-tool-shop-org/tool-compass). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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