sampling-controls

Enforce sampling restrictions on MCP servers to prevent prompt injection and data leakage.

47|5|Updated Apr 25, 2026

Search Tags:#security #mcp #sampling #prompt injection #trust boundaries #api safety

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npx skills add https://github.com/RedHatProductSecurity/prodsec-skills --skill sampling-controls

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Skill: sampling-controls
Source: https://github.com/RedHatProductSecurity/prodsec-skills/tree/main/module/skills/sampling-controls
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/RedHatProductSecurity/prodsec-skills --skill sampling-controls

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers and security teams control the use of sampling in MCP servers to mitigate associated risks and maintain security standards.

Core Features & Use Cases

Enforce sampling restrictions: Ensure MCP servers avoid or carefully manage sampling to prevent prompt injection and data leakage.
Guidance for secure implementation: Provide best practices for applying sampling constraints during server configuration.
Use Case: When building or reviewing MCP servers that utilize sampling, apply this skill to implement security controls and validate compliance with safety policies.

Quick Start

Use the sampling controls skill to review your MCP server’s sampling configurations and ensure they follow security guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions about sampling-controls

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I prevent prompt injection when using sampling in MCP servers?▼

You can prevent prompt injection by applying security-focused management to MCP server sampling features, enforcing constraints and best practices to mitigate risks and maintain security standards.

What are the security risks of unmanaged sampling in AI-powered systems?▼

Unmanaged sampling in AI-powered systems risks prompt injection, data leakage, and trust boundary violations. Security-focused management applies constraints to mitigate these risks and maintain security standards.

How do I enforce sampling restrictions during MCP server configuration?▼

Enforce sampling restrictions by reviewing your MCP server's sampling configurations and applying security controls that ensure servers avoid or carefully manage sampling to prevent data leakage.

Can I validate MCP server compliance with API safety policies?▼

Yes, you can validate MCP server compliance with API safety policies by applying security controls to review sampling configurations and ensure they follow established security guidelines.

When should I apply trust boundary controls to MCP server sampling?▼

Apply trust boundary controls when building or reviewing MCP servers that utilize sampling, ensuring you implement security constraints to prevent data leakage and validate compliance with safety policies.