dataverse_read_record

Read a single record from a Dataverse table by ID

SERVERDataverse MCP Server SOURCEajscheuer/dataverse-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade D, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/ajscheuer-dataverse-mcp/dataverse-read-record.md

WHAT IT DOES

What dataverse_read_record does on Dataverse MCP Server

AI agents call dataverse_read_record to retrieve information from Dataverse 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 dataverse_read_record is rated Low

This tool retrieves data by querying a record using its ID. It performs no modifications, deletions, or external operations—purely a lookup/fetch operation. While the server supports destructive operations (dataverse_delete_record) and writes (dataverse_create_record, dataverse_update_record), this specific tool is limited to read-only retrieval.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'dataverse_read_record' and description states 'Read a single record from a Dataverse table by ID'. The verb 'Read' and action of retrieving a single record by identifier are characteristic of data retrieval with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs dataverse_read_record safely

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

dataverse_read_record Allowed

dataverse_read_record 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": {
    "dataverse_read_record": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about dataverse_read_record

What does the dataverse_read_record tool do? +

Read a single record from a Dataverse table by ID. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Dataverse MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on dataverse_read_record? +

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

What risk level is dataverse_read_record? +

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

Can I rate-limit dataverse_read_record? +

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

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

dataverse_read_record is provided by the Dataverse MCP Server MCP server (ajscheuer/dataverse-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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