Low Risk

detect_edges

Scan weather markets for edges — cases where the GFS model probability differs significantly from the market-implied probability. Requires a list of (signal, market) pairs. Returns all EdgeResults, or only tradeable ones if tradeable_only=True.

Part of the Nephyr Weather MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

AI agents call detect_edges to retrieve information from Nephyr Weather 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.

Even though detect_edges 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.

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

nephyr-weather.yaml
tools:
  detect_edges:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full Nephyr Weather policy for all 5 tools.

Tool Name detect_edges
Category Read
Risk Level Low

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

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

What does the detect_edges tool do? +

Scan weather markets for edges — cases where the GFS model probability differs significantly from the market-implied probability. Requires a list of (signal, market) pairs. Returns all EdgeResults, or only tradeable ones if tradeable_only=True.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Nephyr Weather MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on detect_edges? +

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

What risk level is detect_edges? +

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

Can I rate-limit detect_edges? +

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

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

detect_edges is provided by the Nephyr Weather MCP server (nephyr-weather). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Let agents act without letting them run wild.

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