// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

CTFD MCP SERVER TOOLS

5 tools from the CTFd MCP Server MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 5 CTFD MCP SERVER TOOLS

READ 2 tools

Read challenge_details Get challenge details (description, files, meta) by ID. Read list_challenges List visible challenges. Optional filter by category and unsolved only.

WRITE 1 tools

Write submit_flag Submit a flag for a challenge ID.

EXECUTE 2 tools

Execute start_container Unified start: detects plugin (whale/ctfd-owl/k8s) and starts container. Execute stop_container Unified stop: whale requires container_id; ctfd-owl/k8s require challenge_id.

// FAQ

How many tools does the CTFd MCP Server MCP server have? +

The CTFd MCP Server MCP server exposes 5 tools across 3 categories: Read, Write, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on CTFd MCP Server tools? +

Route the CTFd MCP Server server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do CTFd MCP Server tools fall into? +

CTFd MCP Server tools are categorised as Read (2), Write (1), Execute (2). Each category has a recommended default policy.

Enforce policy on every CTFd MCP Server tool call.

Start from CTFd MCP Server, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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