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scan

Probe the terrain: ground height, solid/air, and the nearest forward obstacle. Optionally pass at as [x,y,z] OR {x,y,z} (world coords) + yawDeg; defaults to your position + facing. Use it to check "is this spot on the ground / buildable?" before building.

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scan is read-only, but an agent in a loop can still rack up calls and cost. PolicyLayer caps every call before it runs. Live in minutes.

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AI agents call scan to retrieve information from Space0 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 scan 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.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "scan": {}
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access scan gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so scan only ever does what you allow.

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Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.

What does the scan tool do? +

Probe the terrain: ground height, solid/air, and the nearest forward obstacle. Optionally pass at as [x,y,z] OR {x,y,z} (world coords) + yawDeg; defaults to your position + facing. Use it to check "is this spot on the ground / buildable?" before building.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Space0 MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on scan? +

Register the Space0 MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for scan: 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 Space0. Nothing to install.

What risk level is scan? +

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

Can I rate-limit scan? +

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

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

scan is provided by the Space0 MCP server (https://mcp.0.space/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Space0 tool call.

Deterministic rules across all 60 Space0 tools. Per-identity grants. Full audit log. Live in minutes. Nothing to install.

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