filter_rows

A read tool on the MCP Framework Personal MCP server.

SERVERMCP Framework Personal SOURCEinggerman/mcps

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/inggerman-mcps/filter-rows.md

WHAT IT DOES

What filter_rows does on MCP Framework Personal

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

RISK

Why filter_rows is rated Low

Given the server's focus on tabular data operations and the pattern of sibling tools that perform read-only data extraction and analysis, 'filter_rows' most likely retrieves or queries a subset of rows without modifying data. The empty description lowers confidence slightly, but the operational context strongly suggests Read category rather than Write or Execute.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'filter_rows' combined with context of sibling tools (extract_code_blocks, extract_headings, extract_links, get_column_stats, get_file_summary, get_sheet_names, get_toc) which are all data retrieval/analysis utilities.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs filter_rows safely

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

filter_rows Allowed

filter_rows 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": {
    "filter_rows": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about filter_rows

What does the filter_rows tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on filter_rows? +

Register the MCP Framework Personal MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for filter_rows: 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 MCP Framework Personal. Nothing to install.

What risk level is filter_rows? +

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

Can I rate-limit filter_rows? +

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

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

filter_rows is provided by the MCP Framework Personal MCP server (inggerman/mcps). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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