cdp_describe_entity

Get the schema/attribute definitions for a DW entity resource

SERVERCDP MCP Server SOURCEatharva-joshi77/cdp-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/atharva-joshi77-cdp-mcp/cdp-describe-entity.md

WHAT IT DOES

What cdp_describe_entity does on CDP MCP Server

AI agents call cdp_describe_entity to retrieve information from CDP 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 cdp_describe_entity is rated Low

This tool queries and returns schema or attribute definitions—a read-only operation with no side effects, data modification, code execution, or destructive capability. It is purely informational and presents minimal risk even if called arbitrarily by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'cdp_describe_entity' and description 'Get the schema/attribute definitions for a DW entity resource' indicate retrieval of metadata/schema information with no modification of data or execution of operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs cdp_describe_entity safely

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

cdp_describe_entity Allowed

cdp_describe_entity 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": {
    "cdp_describe_entity": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about cdp_describe_entity

What does the cdp_describe_entity tool do? +

Get the schema/attribute definitions for a DW entity resource. It is categorised as a Read tool in the CDP MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on cdp_describe_entity? +

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

What risk level is cdp_describe_entity? +

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

Can I rate-limit cdp_describe_entity? +

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

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

cdp_describe_entity is provided by the CDP MCP Server MCP server (atharva-joshi77/cdp-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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