export_bot_report · Mcp Bot Crawler MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What export_bot_report does on Mcp Bot Crawler

AI agents use export_bot_report to create or update resources in Mcp Bot Crawler — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Mcp Bot Crawler environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why export_bot_report needs a policy

This tool creates new report files by generating bot-activity data and saving them to a designated directory. This is a Write operation—it creates data reversibly without destructive side effects or external command execution.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Generate a bot-activity report' and 'optionally save it', indicating creation of new files/reports. The output formats (markdown/json/csv) and optional file save under REPORT_OUTPUT_DIR confirm data creation behavior.

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Verdict

export_bot_report Rate-limited

export_bot_report stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "export_bot_report": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "export_bot_report_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about export_bot_report

What does the export_bot_report tool do? +

Generate a bot-activity report (markdown / json / csv) and optionally save it under REPORT_OUTPUT_DIR. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Bot Crawler MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on export_bot_report? +

Register the Mcp Bot Crawler MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for export_bot_report: 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 Mcp Bot Crawler. Nothing to install.

What risk level is export_bot_report? +

export_bot_report is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit export_bot_report? +

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

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

export_bot_report is provided by the Mcp Bot Crawler MCP server (merulocal/hellogrowthcrmwebsite_mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.