get_global_var

[application delivery] Get a global variable group

SERVERAlibabacloud Devops SOURCEalibabacloud-devops-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/alibabacloud-devops/get-global-var.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_global_var does on Alibabacloud Devops

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

RISK

Why get_global_var is rated Low

This tool retrieves configuration data (global variables) from an application delivery system. It performs a query/read operation that does not create, modify, delete, execute code, or trigger external actions. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an AI agent could at most read variable values that may already be accessible to authorized users.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'get_global_var' and description states 'Get a global variable group' — the verb 'Get' and lack of modification language indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_global_var safely

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

get_global_var Allowed

get_global_var 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": {
    "get_global_var": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about get_global_var

What does the get_global_var tool do? +

[application delivery] Get a global variable group. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Alibabacloud Devops MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_global_var? +

Register the Alibabacloud Devops MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_global_var: 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 Alibabacloud Devops. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_global_var? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_global_var? +

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

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

get_global_var is provided by the Alibabacloud Devops MCP server (alibabacloud-devops-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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