delimit_work_orders

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-work-orders.md

WHAT IT DOES

What delimit_work_orders does on Delimit

AI agents call delimit_work_orders 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_work_orders is rated Low

The naming pattern ('delimit_work_orders') implies a data retrieval operation similar to listing or fetching work orders from a workspace management system. No descriptive text indicates side effects, modifications, or destructive capabilities. However, confidence is reduced due to the empty description—the tool could potentially have broader scope than suggested by its name.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'delimit_work_orders' suggests querying or listing work orders; description is empty, providing no direct evidence of capability.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs delimit_work_orders 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_work_orders, this is the rule to start with:

delimit_work_orders Allowed

delimit_work_orders 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_work_orders": {}
  }
}

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_work_orders call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about delimit_work_orders

What does the delimit_work_orders tool do? +

delimit_work_orders 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_work_orders? +

Register the Delimit MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delimit_work_orders: 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_work_orders? +

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

Can I rate-limit delimit_work_orders? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delimit_work_orders 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_work_orders completely? +

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

delimit_work_orders 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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