trace_route

A execute tool on the Allcanuse MCP server.

SERVERAllcanuse SOURCEra1nyxin/allcanuse-mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/ra1nyxin-allcanuse-mcp/trace-route.md

WHAT IT DOES

What trace_route does on Allcanuse

AI agents invoke trace_route to trigger actions in Allcanuse. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why trace_route is rated High

Based on the server description mentioning 'network diagnostics' and the tool name 'trace_route', this tool likely executes a traceroute network diagnostic command. Traceroute sends network packets to trace the path to a destination host, which is an external operation. Since the description is empty, confidence is reduced, but the tool name strongly implies executing a system-level network command.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'trace_route' on a server that provides 'network diagnostics' capabilities. Description is empty and uninformative.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs trace_route safely

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

trace_route Rate-limited

trace_route stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "trace_route": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "trace_route_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about trace_route

What does the trace_route tool do? +

trace_route is a execute tool on the Allcanuse MCP server. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Allcanuse MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on trace_route? +

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

What risk level is trace_route? +

trace_route is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit trace_route? +

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

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

trace_route is provided by the Allcanuse MCP server (ra1nyxin/allcanuse-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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