sdk_status
AI agents call sdk_status to retrieve information from UI Bridge MCP without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
Given the name pattern (sdk_status) and context of sibling diagnostic/query tools on a UI inspection server, this most likely retrieves current state information without modifying anything. However, the empty description reduces confidence. No evidence of side effects, execution, or destructive operations. Classified as Read with medium-low confidence due to missing descriptive details.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'sdk_status' with empty description suggests status querying or monitoring functionality, consistent with sibling Read-category tools like 'get_idle_status' and 'diagnose_stuck_screen' on the same UI Bridge MCP server.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
sdk_status. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UI Bridge MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the UI Bridge MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for sdk_status: 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 UI Bridge MCP. Nothing to install.
sdk_status is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the sdk_status 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for sdk_status. 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.
sdk_status is provided by the UI Bridge MCP server (qontinui/ui-bridge-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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