redact · Pangea MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What redact does on Pangea MCP Server

AI agents use redact to create or update resources in Pangea MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Pangea MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why redact needs a policy

The tool modifies input text by removing or masking sensitive information and returns the modified version. This is a reversible transformation (the original text can be preserved elsewhere), making it a Write operation rather than Destructive. Misuse could result in over-redaction of important data or under-redaction of sensitive data, but it does not delete stored records or execute code.

From the tool's definition "Redact sensitive information from provided text"

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

redact Rate-limited

redact 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": {
    "redact": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "redact_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about redact

What does the redact tool do? +

Redact sensitive information from provided text. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Pangea MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on redact? +

Register the Pangea MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for redact: 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 Pangea MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is redact? +

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

Can I rate-limit redact? +

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

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

redact is provided by the Pangea MCP Server MCP server (pangeacyber/pangea-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.