Low Risk

can_i_fix_it

CAN I FIX IT myself? Check if your device is DIY repairable. Look up REPAIRABILITY SCORE and repair information for any device. Uses iFixit data. USE THIS TOOL WHEN USERS ASK: - "How repairable is [device]?" - "What's the iFixit score for [device]?" - "Is [device] easy to repair?" - "Can I fix ...

Accepts freeform code/query input (query)

Part of the Sundr Repair Advisor MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

sundr-mcp Read Risk 2/5

AI agents call can_i_fix_it to retrieve information from Sundr Repair Advisor 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 can_i_fix_it 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.

sundr-repair-advisor.yaml
tools:
  can_i_fix_it:
    rules:
      - action: allow

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Tool Name can_i_fix_it
Category Read
Risk Level Low

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Agents calling read-class tools like can_i_fix_it have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.

What does the can_i_fix_it tool do? +

CAN I FIX IT myself? Check if your device is DIY repairable. Look up REPAIRABILITY SCORE and repair information for any device. Uses iFixit data. USE THIS TOOL WHEN USERS ASK: - "How repairable is [device]?" - "What's the iFixit score for [device]?" - "Is [device] easy to repair?" - "Can I fix [device] myself?" - "Are parts available for [device]?" - "Is [device] DIY repairable?" - "[Device] repairability" - "How hard is it to fix [device]?" - "Is [device] designed for repair?" - "User-replaceable battery in [device]?" COVERS: iPhones (all models), Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, MacBooks, ThinkPads, iPads, Surface, Apple Watch, AirPods, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch. RETURNS: Repairability score (1-10), iFixit guide links, parts availability, battery accessibility, repair difficulty, and DIY tips.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Sundr Repair Advisor MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on can_i_fix_it? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for can_i_fix_it. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Sundr Repair Advisor MCP server.

What risk level is can_i_fix_it? +

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

Can I rate-limit can_i_fix_it? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the can_i_fix_it rule in your Intercept 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 can_i_fix_it completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for can_i_fix_it. 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 can_i_fix_it? +

can_i_fix_it is provided by the Sundr Repair Advisor MCP server (sundr-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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