hent_tabell

Get metadata for a StatFin table: title, dimensions (variables) and their valid value codes + labels.

SERVERStatfin SOURCE3121n/nor-data-statfin-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What hent_tabell does on Statfin

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

RISK

Why hent_tabell is rated Low

hent_tabell is a straightforward metadata lookup function that queries and returns information about StatFin database table structures. It has no side effects, cannot modify data, and poses minimal risk if misused by an AI agent—it simply returns reference information needed for understanding available data.

From the tool's definition Tool retrieves table metadata: 'title, dimensions (variables) and their valid value codes + labels' — pure data retrieval with no modification, deletion, or execution capability.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs hent_tabell safely

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

hent_tabell Allowed

hent_tabell 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": {
    "hent_tabell": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about hent_tabell

What does the hent_tabell tool do? +

Get metadata for a StatFin table: title, dimensions (variables) and their valid value codes + labels. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Statfin MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on hent_tabell? +

Register the Statfin MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for hent_tabell: 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 Statfin. Nothing to install.

What risk level is hent_tabell? +

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

Can I rate-limit hent_tabell? +

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

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

hent_tabell is provided by the Statfin MCP server (3121n/nor-data-statfin-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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