cortex_enable_analyzer · Cortex MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What cortex_enable_analyzer does on Cortex

AI agents use cortex_enable_analyzer to create or update resources in Cortex — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Cortex environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why cortex_enable_analyzer needs a policy

Enabling an analyzer is a reversible configuration change that activates a security analysis capability. It creates or modifies organizational settings without deleting data or executing arbitrary code directly.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Enable an analyzer definition in the current organization' and 'Provide configuration values for any required fields' — this modifies the configuration state of an analyzer within the organization.

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Verdict

cortex_enable_analyzer Rate-limited

cortex_enable_analyzer stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "cortex_enable_analyzer": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "cortex_enable_analyzer_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Cortex, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about cortex_enable_analyzer

What does the cortex_enable_analyzer tool do? +

Enable an analyzer definition in the current organization. Provide configuration values for any required fields. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Cortex MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on cortex_enable_analyzer? +

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

What risk level is cortex_enable_analyzer? +

cortex_enable_analyzer is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit cortex_enable_analyzer? +

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

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

cortex_enable_analyzer is provided by the Cortex MCP server (solomonneas/cortex-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.