A new open-source tool checks RAG apps for access control issues.
It can test offline and live APIs.
Engineers can try it for free.
What happened
A developer released an open-source tool that checks whether a RAG application (a system that retrieves documents to answer questions) returns documents a user shouldn't see. It supports offline tests and live HTTP API testing with bearer token or API-key authentication.
Why it matters
RAG apps often pull from large document stores, and mistakes can expose sensitive data to the wrong users. This tool helps engineers catch such gaps before they cause problems, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.
What to watch
The developer is seeking engineers to test it in non-sensitive environments and provide feedback. The tool is on GitHub.
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This tool addresses a common challenge in building RAG applications: ensuring that retrieved documents respect user permissions. Many such systems rely on broad index searches, and accidental leaks are a real risk. The tool's dual support for offline tests and live API checks lets developers validate both static scenarios and real-world behavior.
The developer is actively seeking feedback from engineers, which suggests the tool is early-stage and might evolve based on user input. For businesses using RAG, this could be a low-cost way to strengthen security before deployment.
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