scan_outgoing
A read tool on the Metis Public Health MCP server.
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What scan_outgoing does on Metis Public Health
AI agents call scan_outgoing to retrieve information from Metis Public Health without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
Why scan_outgoing is rated Low
The name 'scan_outgoing' most naturally suggests a read-only inspection of outgoing messages, files, or communications. While the empty description reduces confidence, the verb 'scan' typically denotes examination rather than modification, deletion, or execution.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'scan_outgoing' suggests examining or reviewing outgoing data/communications; the suffix 'scan' implies inspection without modification. No description provided to confirm.
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The rule that runs scan_outgoing safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Metis Public Health, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For scan_outgoing, this is the rule to start with:
scan_outgoing is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Metis Public Health, apply this rule, and every scan_outgoing call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about scan_outgoing
scan_outgoing is a read tool on the Metis Public Health MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Metis Public Health MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Metis Public Health MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for scan_outgoing: 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 Metis Public Health. Nothing to install.
scan_outgoing 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 scan_outgoing 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 scan_outgoing. 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.
scan_outgoing is provided by the Metis Public Health MCP server (sveritg/metis_ph). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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