gala_launchpad_get_token_access
Check if the authenticated user has Studio access for a token. Returns comprehensive access information combining: 1. Token ownership check (OWNER role) 2. Claimed moderator invite (MANAGER, TECHNICAL_PRODUCER, MODERATOR) 3. Platform overseer status (global access) This is used by frontends to de...
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What gala_launchpad_get_token_access does on Gala
AI agents call gala_launchpad_get_token_access to retrieve information from Gala without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
tokenName | string | Yes | Token name. |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why gala_launchpad_get_token_access is rated Low
Even though gala_launchpad_get_token_access 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.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs gala_launchpad_get_token_access safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Gala, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For gala_launchpad_get_token_access, this is the rule to start with:
gala_launchpad_get_token_access is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Gala, apply this rule, and every gala_launchpad_get_token_access call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about gala_launchpad_get_token_access
Check if the authenticated user has Studio access for a token. Returns comprehensive access information combining: 1. Token ownership check (OWNER role) 2. Claimed moderator invite (MANAGER, TECHNICAL_PRODUCER, MODERATOR) 3. Platform overseer status (global access) This is used by frontends to determine whether to show "Click to Studio" links. Access Sources: - ownership: User is the token owner (OWNER role) - moderator_invite: User has a claimed moderator invite - overseer: User has platform-wide overseer access Permissions Returned: - canStream: Can start/stop streams - canModerate: Can moderate chat and ban users - canManageTeam: Can manage moderator invites - canViewRecordings: Can view and download recordings - canSimulcast: Can manage simulcast targets - canViewAnalytics: Can view stream analytics RETURNS: { hasAccess: boolean, role: 'OWNER' | 'MANAGER' | 'TECHNICAL_PRODUCER' | 'MODERATOR' | 'OVERSEER' | null, permissions: { canStream, canModerate, canManageTeam, canViewRecordings, canSimulcast, canViewAnalytics }, accessSource: 'ownership' | 'moderator_invite' | 'overseer' | null, inviteScope?: 'TOKEN' | 'ALL_OWNER_TOKENS' | null, isOwner: boolean, isOverseer: boolean } Authentication: Optional JWT - returns limited data if not authenticated. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Gala MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
gala_launchpad_get_token_access accepts 1 parameter: tokenName. Required: tokenName. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Gala MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gala_launchpad_get_token_access: 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 Gala. Nothing to install.
gala_launchpad_get_token_access is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gala_launchpad_get_token_access 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for gala_launchpad_get_token_access. 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.
gala_launchpad_get_token_access is provided by the Gala MCP server (@gala-chain/gala-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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