get_context

Return AvaKit + Avalanche context for coding: the API surface, conventions, and doc links.

SERVERAvalanche SOURCE@avakit/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/dev-avakit-avalanche/get-context.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_context does on Avalanche

AI agents call get_context to retrieve information from Avalanche 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_context is rated Low

Retrieves documentation and context information without side effects or external operations.

From the tool's definition Return context, API surface, conventions, doc links; read-only retrieval.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_context safely

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

get_context Allowed

get_context 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_context": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about get_context

What does the get_context tool do? +

Return AvaKit + Avalanche context for coding: the API surface, conventions, and doc links. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Avalanche MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_context? +

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

What risk level is get_context? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_context? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_context 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_context completely? +

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

get_context is provided by the Avalanche MCP server (@avakit/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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