delimit_obs_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 →

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WHAT IT DOES

What delimit_obs_status does on Delimit

AI agents call delimit_obs_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_obs_status is rated Low

The naming convention suggests this retrieves status information rather than modifying state or triggering external operations. Status checks are typically read-only queries. Confidence is moderate due to the empty description; a more explicit description would clarify whether this performs any state changes or side effects.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'delimit_obs_status' suggests a status-checking operation (status = query/retrieve). The '_obs_' prefix likely refers to observation or monitoring. No description provided to confirm side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs delimit_obs_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_obs_status, this is the rule to start with:

delimit_obs_status Allowed

delimit_obs_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_obs_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_obs_status call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about delimit_obs_status

What does the delimit_obs_status tool do? +

delimit_obs_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_obs_status? +

Register the Delimit MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delimit_obs_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_obs_status? +

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

Can I rate-limit delimit_obs_status? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delimit_obs_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_obs_status completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delimit_obs_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_obs_status? +

delimit_obs_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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