kb_sources

List the source documents available in the knowledge base.

Server Halyard Knowledge Base MCP Server mqfarooqi1/agentic-rag-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What kb_sources does on Halyard Knowledge Base MCP Server

AI agents call kb_sources to retrieve information from Halyard Knowledge Base MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why kb_sources needs a policy

This tool performs a query-only action to enumerate available documentation sources. It retrieves metadata about what documents exist in the knowledge base without modifying, deleting, executing code, or performing financial operations. The minimal blast radius of misuse is an attacker learning what documentation is available—a read-only concern.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'kb_sources' and description 'List the source documents available in the knowledge base' indicate a retrieval/listing operation with no side effects.

Questions about kb_sources

What does the kb_sources tool do? +

List the source documents available in the knowledge base. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Halyard Knowledge Base MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on kb_sources? +

Register the Halyard Knowledge Base MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for kb_sources: 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 Halyard Knowledge Base MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is kb_sources? +

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

Can I rate-limit kb_sources? +

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

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

kb_sources is provided by the Halyard Knowledge Base MCP Server MCP server (mqfarooqi1/agentic-rag-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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