collect_forensic_triage · Velociraptor MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What collect_forensic_triage does on Velociraptor MCP Server

AI agents invoke collect_forensic_triage to trigger actions in Velociraptor MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why collect_forensic_triage needs a policy

The description is empty, which lowers confidence significantly. However, based on the tool name and server context, 'collect_forensic_triage' likely triggers a forensic triage collection across endpoints — an active operation that runs artifact collection tasks on remote systems. Sibling tools like 'collect_artifact' and 'hunt_across_fleet' confirm this server executes remote operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'collect_forensic_triage' on a server described as enabling 'file/memory scans, remediation actions, and artifact collection across multiple operating systems'

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Verdict

collect_forensic_triage Rate-limited

collect_forensic_triage stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "collect_forensic_triage": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "collect_forensic_triage_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about collect_forensic_triage

What does the collect_forensic_triage tool do? +

collect_forensic_triage. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Velociraptor MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on collect_forensic_triage? +

Register the Velociraptor MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for collect_forensic_triage: 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 Velociraptor MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is collect_forensic_triage? +

collect_forensic_triage is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit collect_forensic_triage? +

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

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

collect_forensic_triage is provided by the Velociraptor MCP Server MCP server (snoe-findley/mcp-velociraptor). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.