get_mcp_server

SERVERPortkey Admin SOURCEcodeswhat/portkey-admin-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/codeswhat-portkey-admin-mcp/get-mcp-server.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_mcp_server does on Portkey Admin

AI agents call get_mcp_server to retrieve information from Portkey Admin 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_mcp_server is rated Low

This tool retrieves and returns existing MCP server details without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a simple read operation that queries for configuration/metadata information.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'get_' and description states 'Retrieve one MCP server by id or slug. Returns server details' - pure data retrieval with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_mcp_server safely

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

get_mcp_server Allowed

get_mcp_server 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_mcp_server": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about get_mcp_server

What does the get_mcp_server tool do? +

Retrieve one MCP server by id or slug. Returns server details including the parent integration, status, and created time; use get_mcp_server when you need the server record rather than the integration config. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Portkey Admin MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_mcp_server? +

Register the Portkey Admin MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_mcp_server: 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 Portkey Admin. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_mcp_server? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_mcp_server? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_mcp_server 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_mcp_server completely? +

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

get_mcp_server is provided by the Portkey Admin MCP server (codeswhat/portkey-admin-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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