ctftime_event

Get full details for a specific CTFtime event by event_id.

Server Mcp Ctftime tomek7667/mcp-ctftime
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What ctftime_event does on Mcp Ctftime

AI agents call ctftime_event to retrieve information from Mcp Ctftime without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why ctftime_event needs a policy

This tool retrieves event information from a public API without altering any data or triggering external operations. It is a straightforward read operation with minimal blast radius if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Get full details for a specific CTFtime event' — a retrieval operation with no side effects. Server description confirms it 'query[ies]' public CTFtime data. No modification, deletion, execution, or financial operations are involved.

Questions about ctftime_event

What does the ctftime_event tool do? +

Get full details for a specific CTFtime event by event_id. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Ctftime MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on ctftime_event? +

Register the Mcp Ctftime MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ctftime_event: 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 Mcp Ctftime. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ctftime_event? +

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

Can I rate-limit ctftime_event? +

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

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

ctftime_event is provided by the Mcp Ctftime MCP server (tomek7667/mcp-ctftime). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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