Run validation and return the detailed execution trace. Shows the exact sequence of validation nodes that ran, whether each was deterministic, and the runtime of each node. Use for debugging, compliance audits, or understanding exactly what the platform checked. Different from validate: validate ...
Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (api_key) · Bulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets
Part of the Governance Platform server.
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AI agents call get_execution_trace to retrieve information from Governance Platform without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.
Even though get_execution_trace only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.
Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.
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}See the full Governance Platform policy for all 31 tools.
These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access get_execution_trace gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:
Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.
Run validation and return the detailed execution trace. Shows the exact sequence of validation nodes that ran, whether each was deterministic, and the runtime of each node. Use for debugging, compliance audits, or understanding exactly what the platform checked. Different from validate: validate returns the verdict (PASS / FAIL / REVIEW) and the state vector summary. get_execution_trace returns everything validate does PLUS the per-node trace records. Use validate for normal operation; use get_execution_trace when you need to see inside the pipeline (debugging, audit prep, latency analysis). The trace is the same whether validation passes or fails — every node that ran is recorded with its inputs, outputs, and timing. Args: api_key: GeodesicAI API key (starts with gai_) structured_data: The data to trace validation for blueprint: Blueprint to validate against. Caller must own the Blueprint. Returns: status: "PASS" / "FAIL" / "REVIEW" / "ERROR" determinism_hash: cryptographic hash of inputs + rules trace: ordered list of node records, each with: node_name, node_type, deterministic (bool), runtime_ms, inputs, outputs node_count: number of nodes in the trace deterministic_count: how many nodes were deterministic state_vector: same state_vector validate returns. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Governance Platform MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Governance Platform MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_execution_trace: 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 Governance Platform. Nothing to install.
get_execution_trace is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_execution_trace 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_execution_trace. 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.
get_execution_trace is provided by the Governance Platform MCP server (https://app.geodesiclabs.ai/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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