Low Risk

version

Return the version of the sad-mcp server currently running. Use this to verify which version is loaded when skills behave unexpectedly (npx can serve a stale cached version).

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

sad-mcp Read

AI agents call version to retrieve information from Sad 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 version 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.

sad.yaml
tools:
  version:
    rules:
      - action: allow

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Tool Name version
Category Read
MCP Server Sad MCP Server
Risk Level Low

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

Return the version of the sad-mcp server currently running. Use this to verify which version is loaded when skills behave unexpectedly (npx can serve a stale cached version).. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Sad MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on version? +

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

What risk level is version? +

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

Can I rate-limit version? +

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

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

version is provided by the Sad MCP server (sad-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Let agents act without letting them run wild.

Deterministic policy on every MCP tool call. Per-identity grants. Full audit log.

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