cf_get_analytics · Cargoshipper MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What cf_get_analytics does on Cargoshipper

AI agents call cf_get_analytics to retrieve information from Cargoshipper without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why cf_get_analytics needs a policy

This tool retrieves zone analytics from CloudFlare, which is a read-only operation with no side effects. It does not create, modify, delete, execute code, or involve financial transactions. The verb 'get' combined with 'analytics' (historical/observational data) confirms read-only semantics.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'cf_get_analytics' and description 'Get zone analytics' indicate retrieval of existing analytics data with no modification or execution capability.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Questions about cf_get_analytics

What does the cf_get_analytics tool do? +

Get zone analytics. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Cargoshipper MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on cf_get_analytics? +

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

What risk level is cf_get_analytics? +

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

Can I rate-limit cf_get_analytics? +

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

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

cf_get_analytics is provided by the Cargoshipper MCP server (scarr7981/cargoshipper-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.