app_get_version

A read tool on the Eda Agent MCP server.

SERVEREda Agent SOURCEsalitronic/eda-agent

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/eda-agent/app-get-version.md

WHAT IT DOES

What app_get_version does on Eda Agent

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

RISK

Why app_get_version is rated Low

This tool retrieves application version metadata without modifying, executing, or destructively affecting any system state. It has minimal blast radius and is a standard informational query. Despite the empty description lowering confidence slightly, the naming pattern and sibling context strongly indicate Read category classification.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'app_get_version' indicates a query operation that retrieves version information. The description is empty, but the naming convention ('get_*') and context among sibling tools (app_get_active_document, app_get_clipboard, app_get_preferences,…

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs app_get_version safely

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

app_get_version Allowed

app_get_version 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": {
    "app_get_version": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about app_get_version

What does the app_get_version tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on app_get_version? +

Register the Eda Agent MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for app_get_version: 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 Eda Agent. Nothing to install.

What risk level is app_get_version? +

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

Can I rate-limit app_get_version? +

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

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

app_get_version is provided by the Eda Agent MCP server (salitronic/eda-agent). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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