Low Risk

capture_feedback

Capture an up/down signal plus one line of why. Vague feedback is logged, then returned with a clarification prompt instead of memory promotion.

High parameter count (16 properties)

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

AI agents call capture_feedback to retrieve information from ThumbGate 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 capture_feedback 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.

rlhf-loop-mcp-memory-gateway-v2.yaml
tools:
  capture_feedback:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full ThumbGate policy for all 29 tools.

Tool Name capture_feedback
Category Read
Risk Level Low

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

Capture an up/down signal plus one line of why. Vague feedback is logged, then returned with a clarification prompt instead of memory promotion.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the ThumbGate MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on capture_feedback? +

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

What risk level is capture_feedback? +

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

Can I rate-limit capture_feedback? +

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

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

capture_feedback is provided by the ThumbGate MCP server (rlhf-loop/mcp-memory-gateway-v2). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on ThumbGate

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npx -y @policylayer/intercept
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