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pivot_generate_proxychains

Generate a proxychains configuration for pivoting through SOCKS proxy.

How to control pivot_generate_proxychains ↓

AI agents invoke pivot_generate_proxychains to trigger actions in Zebbern Kali MCP. 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.

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Generating a proxychains configuration for network pivoting is an Execute-level action: it produces and writes configuration files that enable active network pivoting through SOCKS proxies, allowing lateral movement through segmented networks.

From the tool's definition "Generate a proxychains configuration for pivoting through SOCKS proxy" — creates operational pivot infrastructure by configuring proxychains to route traffic through compromised hosts

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access pivot_generate_proxychains gives an agent:

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Zebbern Kali MCP, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for pivot_generate_proxychains:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "pivot_generate_proxychains": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pivot_generate_proxychains_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

pivot_generate_proxychains 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.

  1. Create a free account and register Zebbern Kali MCP — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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What does the pivot_generate_proxychains tool do? +

Generate a proxychains configuration for pivoting through SOCKS proxy. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Zebbern Kali MCP MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on pivot_generate_proxychains? +

Register the Zebbern Kali MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pivot_generate_proxychains: 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 Zebbern Kali MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is pivot_generate_proxychains? +

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

Can I rate-limit pivot_generate_proxychains? +

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

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

pivot_generate_proxychains is provided by the Zebbern Kali MCP server (zebbern/zebbern-kali-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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