gql_course_by_slug

Returns a Course by slug (GraphQL).

SERVERThinkific MCP Server SOURCEackbarguppi-ai/thinkific-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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WHAT IT DOES

What gql_course_by_slug does on Thinkific MCP Server

AI agents call gql_course_by_slug to retrieve information from Thinkific 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 gql_course_by_slug is rated Low

This tool retrieves course information by a slug identifier. It performs a read-only GraphQL query with no capability to modify, delete, or execute operations. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an attacker could only access course metadata that may already be publicly visible or restricted by normal API permissions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'gql_course_by_slug' and description 'Returns a Course by slug (GraphQL)' indicate a retrieval operation.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs gql_course_by_slug safely

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

gql_course_by_slug Allowed

gql_course_by_slug 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": {
    "gql_course_by_slug": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about gql_course_by_slug

What does the gql_course_by_slug tool do? +

Returns a Course by slug (GraphQL). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Thinkific MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on gql_course_by_slug? +

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

What risk level is gql_course_by_slug? +

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

Can I rate-limit gql_course_by_slug? +

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

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

gql_course_by_slug is provided by the Thinkific MCP Server MCP server (ackbarguppi-ai/thinkific-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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