cdp_get_entity

Get a single entity by its resource name and ID

SERVERCDP MCP Server SOURCEatharva-joshi77/cdp-mcp

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/atharva-joshi77-cdp-mcp/cdp-get-entity.md

WHAT IT DOES

What cdp_get_entity does on CDP MCP Server

AI agents call cdp_get_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_get_entity is rated Low

This tool retrieves data about a single entity without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a straightforward read operation. The low severity reflects that retrieving entity data poses minimal risk unless the entity itself contains highly sensitive information, which would be a separate compliance concern rather than a tool-level risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'cdp_get_entity' with description 'Get a single entity by its resource name and ID' indicates a retrieval operation with no modification or deletion.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

cdp_get_entity Allowed

cdp_get_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_get_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_get_entity call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about cdp_get_entity

What does the cdp_get_entity tool do? +

Get a single entity by its resource name and ID. 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_get_entity? +

Register the CDP MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for cdp_get_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_get_entity? +

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

Can I rate-limit cdp_get_entity? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the cdp_get_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_get_entity completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for cdp_get_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_get_entity? +

cdp_get_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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