Low Risk

get_app_status

Use this when deploy_app tool call returns or when the user asks to check the deployment status of an app, or reports that the app has errors or is not working as expected. Returns deployment status (in-progress: 'deploying'/'deleting', terminal: 'ready'/'failed'/'deleted'), QA snapshot (frontend...

Part of the AppDeploy MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

AI agents call get_app_status to retrieve information from AppDeploy 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_app_status 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.

appdeploy-deploy.yaml
tools:
  get_app_status:
    rules:
      - action: allow

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Tool Name get_app_status
Category Read
Risk Level Low

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Agents calling read-class tools like get_app_status have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.

What does the get_app_status tool do? +

Use this when deploy_app tool call returns or when the user asks to check the deployment status of an app, or reports that the app has errors or is not working as expected. Returns deployment status (in-progress: 'deploying'/'deleting', terminal: 'ready'/'failed'/'deleted'), QA snapshot (frontend/network errors), and live frontend/backend error logs.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the AppDeploy MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_app_status? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for get_app_status. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the AppDeploy MCP server.

What risk level is get_app_status? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_app_status? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_app_status rule in your Intercept 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_app_status completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for get_app_status. 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_app_status? +

get_app_status is provided by the AppDeploy MCP server (appdeploy/deploy). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on AppDeploy

Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.

npx -y @policylayer/intercept
github.com/policylayer/intercept →
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