[cost: free (pure CPU, no network) | read-only] Static explainer for STIR/SHAKEN: maps attestation levels (A / B / C per RFC 8588) to plain-English requirements + common scenarios, and SIP codes commonly emitted by signing/verification (428 / 436 / 437 / 438 / 608) to their RFC anchors and operat...
Risk signalsAccepts freeform code/query input (code)
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AI agents call stir_attestation_explainer to retrieve information from SIPFlow 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 stir_attestation_explainer 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.
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"stir_attestation_explainer": {}
}
}See the full SIPFlow policy for all 21 tools.
These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access stir_attestation_explainer gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:
Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.
[cost: free (pure CPU, no network) | read-only] Static explainer for STIR/SHAKEN: maps attestation levels (A / B / C per RFC 8588) to plain-English requirements + common scenarios, and SIP codes commonly emitted by signing/verification (428 / 436 / 437 / 438 / 608) to their RFC anchors and operator causes. Provide either attestation (A/B/C) or code (e.g. 438). Pair with: validate_stir_shaken_identity when the user has the JWS segments and wants the cryptographic verdict; search_sip_docs({ sourceType: 'stir-shaken', ... }) for ATIS / CTIA / RFC depth.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the SIPFlow MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the SIPFlow MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for stir_attestation_explainer: 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 SIPFlow. Nothing to install.
stir_attestation_explainer is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the stir_attestation_explainer 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for stir_attestation_explainer. 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.
stir_attestation_explainer is provided by the SIPFlow MCP server (sipflow/sipflow). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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