get_trace

Returns the trace details.

SERVERGenkit MCP SOURCEgenkit-ai/genkit

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/firebase-genkit/get-trace.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_trace does on Genkit MCP

AI agents call get_trace to retrieve information from Genkit MCP 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_trace is rated Low

This tool retrieves trace details (likely debugging or monitoring information) without modifying state, executing code, deleting data, or performing financial transactions. It is a read-only operation with minimal security impact unless trace data itself contains sensitive information, which would be context-dependent but does not change the fundamental Read classification.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_trace' and description 'Returns the trace details' indicate data retrieval with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_trace safely

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

get_trace Allowed

get_trace 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_trace": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about get_trace

What does the get_trace tool do? +

Returns the trace details. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Genkit MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_trace? +

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

What risk level is get_trace? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_trace? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_trace 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_trace completely? +

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

get_trace is provided by the Genkit MCP server (genkit-ai/genkit). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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