tools_httpx

A execute tool on the Zebbern Kali MCP server.

SERVERZebbern Kali MCP SOURCEzebbern/zebbern-kali-mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/zebbern-zebbern-kali-mcp/tools-httpx.md

WHAT IT DOES

What tools_httpx does on Zebbern Kali MCP

AI agents invoke tools_httpx 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.

RISK

Why tools_httpx is rated High

Part of a Kali Linux pentest toolkit; httpx likely executes HTTP probing against targets.

From the tool's definition uninformative description

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs tools_httpx safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Zebbern Kali MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For tools_httpx, this is the rule to start with:

tools_httpx Rate-limited

tools_httpx 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": {
    "tools_httpx": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "tools_httpx_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Zebbern Kali MCP, apply this rule, and every tools_httpx call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about tools_httpx

What does the tools_httpx tool do? +

tools_httpx is a execute tool on the Zebbern Kali MCP server. 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 tools_httpx? +

Register the Zebbern Kali MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tools_httpx: 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 tools_httpx? +

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

Can I rate-limit tools_httpx? +

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

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

tools_httpx 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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