sdd_metrics

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why sdd_metrics needs a policy

This tool reads existing project/feature data and generates an HTML report/dashboard. It retrieves and formats information without modifying, executing, or deleting any data. The output is a read-only HTML document. Severity is low as misuse would only result in an incorrect or misleading report.

From the tool's definition Generate a self-contained HTML metrics dashboard for a feature

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access sdd_metrics gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control sdd_metrics

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Specky, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for sdd_metrics:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "sdd_metrics": {}
  }
}

sdd_metrics is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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FAQ

Questions about sdd_metrics

What does the sdd_metrics tool do? +

Generate a self-contained HTML metrics dashboard for a feature. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Specky MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on sdd_metrics? +

Register the Specky MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for sdd_metrics: 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 Specky. Nothing to install.

What risk level is sdd_metrics? +

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

Can I rate-limit sdd_metrics? +

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

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

sdd_metrics is provided by the Specky MCP server (paulasilvatech/specky). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Specky tool call.

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