get_proctor_metadata

Get available runtimes and exams for Proctor testing. Returns the list of available runtime environments (Docker images) and exam types. Returns: - runtimes: Array of runtime configurations with id, name, and Docker image - exams: Array of exam types with id, name, and description Use cases: - Di...

Server Proctor proctor-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_proctor_metadata does on Proctor

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

Why get_proctor_metadata needs a policy

This tool retrieves metadata about available testing resources (runtimes and exams) without modifying, executing, or deleting anything. It is a read-only query operation. The low severity reflects that discovering available options poses minimal security risk, though in context of a testing/proctoring system, information disclosure could have some value to an attacker (hence not lowest confidence).

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states it 'Get available runtimes and exams' and 'Returns the list of available runtime environments' and 'exam types' — purely informational retrieval with no side effects.

Questions about get_proctor_metadata

What does the get_proctor_metadata tool do? +

Get available runtimes and exams for Proctor testing. Returns the list of available runtime environments (Docker images) and exam types. Returns: - runtimes: Array of runtime configurations with id, name, and Docker image - exams: Array of exam types with id, name, and description Use cases: - Discover available runtime environments - Find the correct exam ID for a specific test type - Check which runtime versions are available. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Proctor MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_proctor_metadata? +

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

What risk level is get_proctor_metadata? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_proctor_metadata? +

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

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

get_proctor_metadata is provided by the Proctor MCP server (proctor-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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