retrieveApplication

Retrieves all the applications that are currently inactive. OR Retrieves the application for the given Id or all the applications if the Id is null.

Part of the Mcp Api MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

@fusionauth/mcp-api Read

// WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents call retrieveApplication to retrieve information from Mcp Api without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

// WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON RETRIEVEAPPLICATION

Even though retrieveApplication only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

// RECOMMENDED POLICY

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

io-fusionauth-mcp-api.yaml

tools:
  retrieveApplication:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full Mcp Api policy for all 310 tools.

// DETAILS

Tool Name retrieveApplication

Category Read

MCP Server Mcp Api MCP Server

Risk Level Low

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// RELATED READING

// FAQ

What does the retrieveApplication tool do? +

Retrieves all the applications that are currently inactive. OR Retrieves the application for the given Id or all the applications if the Id is null.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Api MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on retrieveApplication? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for retrieveApplication. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Mcp Api MCP server.

What risk level is retrieveApplication? +

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

Can I rate-limit retrieveApplication? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the retrieveApplication rule in your Intercept 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 retrieveApplication completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for retrieveApplication. 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 retrieveApplication? +

retrieveApplication is provided by the Mcp Api MCP server (@fusionauth/mcp-api). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

retrieveApplication

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