get_usage

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/get-usage.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_usage does on Allmcp

AI agents call get_usage 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 get_usage is rated Low

Based on the naming convention, 'get_usage' appears to be a read operation that retrieves usage data without modifying state. The empty description lowers confidence slightly, but the 'get_' prefix strongly suggests a query/retrieval operation. No capability to modify, delete, execute external operations, or commit financial transactions is evident.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_usage' indicates retrieval of usage metrics or statistics. No destructive operations or side effects are implied by the name.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_usage 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 get_usage, this is the rule to start with:

get_usage Allowed

get_usage 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_usage": {}
  }
}

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 get_usage call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_usage

What does the get_usage tool do? +

get_usage 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 get_usage? +

Register the All MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_usage: 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 get_usage? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_usage? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_usage 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_usage completely? +

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

get_usage 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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