fetch_run_control_meta_data

A read tool on the ComplianceCow MCP server.

SERVERComplianceCow MCP Server SOURCEcompliancecow/cow-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/compliancecow-cow-mcp/fetch-run-control-meta-data.md

WHAT IT DOES

What fetch_run_control_meta_data does on ComplianceCow MCP Server

AI agents call fetch_run_control_meta_data to retrieve information from ComplianceCow 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 fetch_run_control_meta_data is rated Low

The verb 'fetch' is a canonical Read operation that retrieves data. The context (ComplianceCow compliance platform, sibling tools managing controls and audits) suggests this tool retrieves metadata about control runs for inspection or reporting purposes. No side effects, modifications, deletions, code execution, or financial operations are indicated. Empty description lowers confidence from high to medium-high.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'fetch_run_control_meta_data' uses 'fetch' verb, which retrieves data without modification. Description is empty, limiting certainty.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs fetch_run_control_meta_data safely

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

fetch_run_control_meta_data Allowed

fetch_run_control_meta_data 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": {
    "fetch_run_control_meta_data": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about fetch_run_control_meta_data

What does the fetch_run_control_meta_data tool do? +

fetch_run_control_meta_data is a read tool on the ComplianceCow MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the ComplianceCow MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on fetch_run_control_meta_data? +

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

What risk level is fetch_run_control_meta_data? +

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

Can I rate-limit fetch_run_control_meta_data? +

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

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

fetch_run_control_meta_data is provided by the ComplianceCow MCP Server MCP server (compliancecow/cow-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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