export_logs · Console MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What export_logs does on Console

AI agents use export_logs to create or update resources in Console — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Console environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why export_logs needs a policy

This tool creates or writes data (log export file) to the Desktop in a reversible manner—the created file can be deleted or overwritten. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete existing data irreversibly, or move money.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'export_logs' and description 'Export logs to a file on the Desktop for sharing' indicate the tool creates/writes a new file with log data to a filesystem location.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

export_logs Rate-limited

export_logs stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "export_logs": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "export_logs_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Console, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about export_logs

What does the export_logs tool do? +

Export logs to a file on the Desktop for sharing. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Console MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on export_logs? +

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

What risk level is export_logs? +

export_logs is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit export_logs? +

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

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

export_logs is provided by the Console MCP server (rohithgoud30/console-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.