describe_category

A read tool on the All MCP server.

SERVERAllmcp SOURCEPerception-Dynamics-Inc/allmcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/allmcp/describe-category.md

WHAT IT DOES

What describe_category does on Allmcp

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

RISK

Why describe_category is rated Low

The name implies a read-only operation that retrieves category information. With no description provided, confidence is reduced. Given the context of a business integration hub with other tools handling appointments, clients, staff, and transactions, this tool likely returns metadata or categorical data without side effects. Absent contradicting evidence, it is classified as Read with low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'describe_category' suggests a query or retrieval operation. Description is empty, preventing full assessment of actual behavior.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs describe_category safely

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

describe_category Allowed

describe_category 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": {
    "describe_category": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about describe_category

What does the describe_category tool do? +

describe_category is a read tool on the All MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Allmcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on describe_category? +

Register the All MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for describe_category: 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 Allmcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is describe_category? +

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

Can I rate-limit describe_category? +

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

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

describe_category is provided by the All MCP server (Perception-Dynamics-Inc/allmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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