steghide_analysis

A read tool on the Pengstrike MCP server.

SERVERPengstrike SOURCEwangqiongpeng/pengstrike-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/pengstrike-mcp/steghide-analysis.md

WHAT IT DOES

What steghide_analysis does on Pengstrike

AI agents call steghide_analysis to retrieve information from Pengstrike without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why steghide_analysis is rated Low

Steghide is a steganography tool used to hide/extract data in media files. Analysis of steganographic content typically involves examining or extracting hidden data without modifying the original files, placing it in the Read category.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'steghide_analysis' indicates analysis of steganographic content, which is a read/examination operation. No description provided to confirm mutative or destructive effects.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs steghide_analysis safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Pengstrike, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For steghide_analysis, this is the rule to start with:

steghide_analysis Allowed

steghide_analysis is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

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

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Pengstrike, apply this rule, and every steghide_analysis call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about steghide_analysis

What does the steghide_analysis tool do? +

steghide_analysis is a read tool on the Pengstrike MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Pengstrike MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on steghide_analysis? +

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

What risk level is steghide_analysis? +

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

Can I rate-limit steghide_analysis? +

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

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

steghide_analysis is provided by the Pengstrike MCP server (wangqiongpeng/pengstrike-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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