AI agents call clear_cache to permanently remove resources in Proxima — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
The name 'clear_cache' strongly suggests it purges cached data, which is typically an irreversible operation (data is deleted/overwritten). However, since the description is empty, there is uncertainty about the actual scope — cache clearing could range from low-impact (temporary files) to higher-impact (persistent results). Confidence is lowered due to the lack of description.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'clear_cache' implies irreversible deletion of cached data; description is empty and uninformative.
Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access clear_cache gives an agent:
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Proxima, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for clear_cache:
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"hide": [
"clear_cache"
]
}clear_cache disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.
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clear_cache. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Proxima MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Proxima MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for clear_cache: 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 Proxima. Nothing to install.
clear_cache is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the clear_cache 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for clear_cache. 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.
clear_cache is provided by the Proxima MCP server (zen4-bit/proxima). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
Deterministic rules across all 50 Proxima tools. Per-identity grants. Full audit log. Live in minutes. Nothing to install.
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