Low Risk

seed_transpiler

Set random seed for reproducibility

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

qiskit-mcp-server Read Risk 2/5

AI agents call seed_transpiler to retrieve information from Qiskit 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 seed_transpiler 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-mcp-server.yaml
tools:
  seed_transpiler:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full Qiskit MCP Server policy for all 13 tools.

Tool Name seed_transpiler
Category Read
Risk Level Low

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

Set random seed for reproducibility. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Qiskit MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on seed_transpiler? +

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

What risk level is seed_transpiler? +

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

Can I rate-limit seed_transpiler? +

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

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

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

Enforce policies on Qiskit MCP Server

Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.

npx -y @policylayer/intercept
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