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get_anomaly

Use this when the user wants to view details of a specific cost anomaly by its ID. Returns full anomaly data including affected resources and cost impact. Do NOT use this for listing all anomalies (use get_anomalies).

SERVERDoit SOURCE@doitintl/doit-mcp-server
Low RISK CLASS
Category Read
Parameters 11 required
Recommended Allowedsee the rule below
Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/doit/get-anomaly.md

What get_anomaly does on Doit

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

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
id string Yes anomaly ID

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why get_anomaly is rated Low

Even though get_anomaly only reads data, uncontrolled read access leaks sensitive information and racks up API costs: an agent caught in a retry loop can make thousands of calls a minute without anyone noticing.

Questions about get_anomaly

What does the get_anomaly tool do? +

Use this when the user wants to view details of a specific cost anomaly by its ID. Returns full anomaly data including affected resources and cost impact. Do NOT use this for listing all anomalies (use get_anomalies). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Doit MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does get_anomaly accept? +

get_anomaly accepts 1 parameter: id. Required: id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on get_anomaly? +

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

What risk level is get_anomaly? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_anomaly? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_anomaly 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_anomaly completely? +

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

get_anomaly is provided by the Doit MCP server (@doitintl/doit-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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