get_current_datetime

Return the current date and time (UTC).

SERVERMyChatArchive MCP Server SOURCE1ch1n/mychatarchive

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What get_current_datetime does on MyChatArchive MCP Server

AI agents call get_current_datetime to retrieve information from MyChatArchive MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why get_current_datetime is rated Low

This tool only reads and returns the current date and time; it performs no modifications, executions, deletions, or financial operations. It is a passive information retrieval operation with minimal security risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_current_datetime' and description 'Return the current date and time (UTC)' indicates a simple retrieval of system time information with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_current_datetime safely

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

get_current_datetime Allowed

get_current_datetime is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_current_datetime": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about get_current_datetime

What does the get_current_datetime tool do? +

Return the current date and time (UTC). It is categorised as a Read tool in the MyChatArchive MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_current_datetime? +

Register the MyChatArchive MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_current_datetime: 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 MyChatArchive MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_current_datetime? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_current_datetime? +

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

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

get_current_datetime is provided by the MyChatArchive MCP Server MCP server (1ch1n/mychatarchive). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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