activitywatch_query_examples

Get examples of properly formatted queries for the ActivityWatch MCP server

SERVERActivityWatch MCP Server SOURCE8bitgentleman/activitywatch-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/8bitgentleman-activitywatch-mcp-server/activitywatch-query-examples.md

WHAT IT DOES

What activitywatch_query_examples does on ActivityWatch MCP Server

AI agents call activitywatch_query_examples to retrieve information from ActivityWatch 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 activitywatch_query_examples is rated Low

The tool retrieves example query patterns for reference purposes. It has no side effects, does not execute queries, does not modify or delete data, and does not perform external operations. It is purely informational, making it a Read category tool with low severity since it only returns static documentation examples.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'activitywatch_query_examples' and description states it 'Get examples of properly formatted queries'. This is a documentation/reference retrieval function that returns static examples without modifying, deleting, or executing operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs activitywatch_query_examples safely

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

activitywatch_query_examples Allowed

activitywatch_query_examples 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": {
    "activitywatch_query_examples": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about activitywatch_query_examples

What does the activitywatch_query_examples tool do? +

Get examples of properly formatted queries for the ActivityWatch MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the ActivityWatch MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on activitywatch_query_examples? +

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

What risk level is activitywatch_query_examples? +

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

Can I rate-limit activitywatch_query_examples? +

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

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

activitywatch_query_examples is provided by the ActivityWatch MCP Server MCP server (8bitgentleman/activitywatch-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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