lookup_api

A read tool on the API-Central MCP server.

SERVERAPI-Central SOURCEsecure-ssid/centralmcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/secure-ssid-centralmcp/lookup-api.md

WHAT IT DOES

What lookup_api does on API-Central

AI agents call lookup_api to retrieve information from API-Central without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why lookup_api is rated Low

The name 'lookup' typically indicates a read operation that retrieves information without modifying state. Given the context of an API-Central server for network operations and the absence of descriptive text, this appears to be a data retrieval tool. Confidence is moderate due to lack of explicit description; if it performs arbitrary API calls without restrictions, the severity could escalate.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'lookup_api' suggests a query or retrieval operation. No description provided to clarify actual behavior.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs lookup_api safely

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

lookup_api Allowed

lookup_api is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "lookup_api": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about lookup_api

What does the lookup_api tool do? +

lookup_api is a read tool on the API-Central MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the API-Central MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on lookup_api? +

Register the API-Central MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for lookup_api: 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 API-Central. Nothing to install.

What risk level is lookup_api? +

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

Can I rate-limit lookup_api? +

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

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

lookup_api is provided by the API-Central MCP server (secure-ssid/centralmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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