get_node_schema

Get the full schema for a specific node type including inputs, outputs, and properties.

SERVERFlowDot MCP Server SOURCEflowdot-llc/mcp-server

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/flowdot-llc-mcp-server/get-node-schema.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_node_schema does on FlowDot MCP Server

AI agents call get_node_schema to retrieve information from FlowDot MCP Server 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_node_schema is rated Low

This tool retrieves schema information about node types—their inputs, outputs, and properties. It is a read-only operation that returns data about node configurations without side effects, modifications, or code execution. No data is created, modified, deleted, or executed as a result of calling this tool.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_node_schema' and description 'Get the full schema for a specific node type including inputs, outputs, and properties' indicate a retrieval operation that queries node schema metadata without modifying or executing anything.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_node_schema safely

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

get_node_schema Allowed

get_node_schema 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_node_schema": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about get_node_schema

What does the get_node_schema tool do? +

Get the full schema for a specific node type including inputs, outputs, and properties. It is categorised as a Read tool in the FlowDot MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_node_schema? +

Register the FlowDot MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_node_schema: 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 FlowDot MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_node_schema? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_node_schema? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_node_schema 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_node_schema completely? +

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

get_node_schema is provided by the FlowDot MCP Server MCP server (flowdot-llc/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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