Low Risk

original_circuit

View metrics for the input circuit

Part of the Qiskit IBM Transpiler MCP Server MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

AI agents call original_circuit to retrieve information from Qiskit IBM Transpiler MCP Server 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 original_circuit 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.

qiskit-ibm-transpiler-mcp-server.yaml
tools:
  original_circuit:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full Qiskit IBM Transpiler MCP Server policy for all 8 tools.

Tool Name original_circuit
Category Read
Risk Level Low

Agents calling read-class tools like original_circuit 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 original_circuit tool do? +

View metrics for the input circuit. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Qiskit IBM Transpiler MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on original_circuit? +

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

What risk level is original_circuit? +

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

Can I rate-limit original_circuit? +

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

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

original_circuit is provided by the Qiskit IBM Transpiler MCP Server MCP server (qiskit-ibm-transpiler-mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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