delimit_gov_status

A read tool on the Delimit MCP server.

SERVERDelimit SOURCEdelimit-cli

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/delimit/delimit-gov-status.md

WHAT IT DOES

What delimit_gov_status does on Delimit

AI agents call delimit_gov_status to retrieve information from Delimit without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why delimit_gov_status is rated Low

Based on naming convention, this tool likely retrieves governance or status information without side effects. However, confidence is moderate (0.7) because the description is empty, leaving some ambiguity about actual behavior. The '_status' suffix strongly suggests a read operation returning current state information, which is typical of low-risk tools in governance/administration contexts.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'delimit_gov_status' suggests a status-checking operation; the '_status' suffix indicates query/retrieval of information rather than modification or execution.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs delimit_gov_status safely

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

delimit_gov_status Allowed

delimit_gov_status 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": {
    "delimit_gov_status": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about delimit_gov_status

What does the delimit_gov_status tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on delimit_gov_status? +

Register the Delimit MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delimit_gov_status: 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 Delimit. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delimit_gov_status? +

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

Can I rate-limit delimit_gov_status? +

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

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delimit_gov_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 delimit_gov_status? +

delimit_gov_status is provided by the Delimit MCP server (delimit-cli). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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