get_poll

Get a specific poll by ID with results

SERVERinstantKOM MCP Server SOURCEinstantkom/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/instantkom-mcp-server/get-poll.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_poll does on instantKOM MCP Server

AI agents call get_poll to retrieve information from instantKOM 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_poll is rated Low

This tool performs a data retrieval operation (get) on a poll resource, returning poll results. It has no side effects, does not modify or delete data, and does not execute code or trigger external operations. It clearly falls under the Read category as a straightforward query operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_poll' and description 'Get a specific poll by ID with results' indicate a retrieval operation that queries existing poll data without modification.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_poll safely

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

get_poll Allowed

get_poll 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_poll": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about get_poll

What does the get_poll tool do? +

Get a specific poll by ID with results. It is categorised as a Read tool in the instantKOM MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_poll? +

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

What risk level is get_poll? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_poll? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_poll 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_poll completely? +

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

get_poll is provided by the instantKOM MCP Server MCP server (instantkom/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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