borrowip_fetch · BorrowIP MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What borrowip_fetch does on BorrowIP MCP Server

AI agents invoke borrowip_fetch to trigger actions in BorrowIP MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why borrowip_fetch needs a policy

Given the server context (web scraping via cellular SSH tunnels) and the 'fetch' name, this tool most likely retrieves remote web content by executing HTTP requests routed through a phone's cellular connection. This is an Execute-level action because it triggers external network operations whose effects depend on arguments (arbitrary URLs fetched through a proxy tunnel).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'borrowip_fetch' on a server designed to route web scraping traffic through SSH reverse tunnels using mobile IPs. Description is empty.

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Verdict

borrowip_fetch Rate-limited

borrowip_fetch stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "borrowip_fetch": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "borrowip_fetch_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches BorrowIP MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about borrowip_fetch

What does the borrowip_fetch tool do? +

borrowip_fetch. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the BorrowIP MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on borrowip_fetch? +

Register the BorrowIP MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for borrowip_fetch: 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 BorrowIP MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is borrowip_fetch? +

borrowip_fetch is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit borrowip_fetch? +

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

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

borrowip_fetch is provided by the BorrowIP MCP Server MCP server (wahyuzero/borrowip). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.