Low Risk

extract_data

extract_data

How to control extract_data ↓

AI agents call extract_data to retrieve information from Proxima without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

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The name 'extract_data' indicates a read operation that retrieves or queries data without modification. However, confidence is reduced to 0.65 because the description is empty, leaving ambiguity about what data is extracted, from where, and whether the operation has any side effects.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'extract_data' suggests data retrieval/query operation. No description provided to confirm scope or side effects.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access extract_data 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 extract_data:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "extract_data": {}
  }
}

extract_data is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

  1. Create a free account and register Proxima — 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 extract_data tool do? +

extract_data. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Proxima MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on extract_data? +

Register the Proxima MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for extract_data: 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.

What risk level is extract_data? +

extract_data is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit extract_data? +

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

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

extract_data 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.

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