asc_get_beta_group
Fetch a single beta group with relationships expanded (app + builds + betaTesters). Use to see the full membership before adding/removing testers or builds. Apple
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What asc_get_beta_group does on Appstoreconnect Mcp
AI agents call asc_get_beta_group to retrieve information from Appstoreconnect Mcp without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
Why asc_get_beta_group is rated Low
This tool retrieves and queries beta group information for display purposes. It has no side effects, does not modify data, and does not execute operations. It is a straightforward Read operation used to inspect beta group membership and associated builds before taking other actions.
From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Fetch a single beta group' - a retrieval operation that expands relationships (app, builds, betaTesters) to display existing data without modifying it.
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The rule that runs asc_get_beta_group safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Appstoreconnect Mcp, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For asc_get_beta_group, this is the rule to start with:
asc_get_beta_group 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 Appstoreconnect Mcp, apply this rule, and every asc_get_beta_group call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about asc_get_beta_group
Fetch a single beta group with relationships expanded (app + builds + betaTesters). Use to see the full membership before adding/removing testers or builds. Apple. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Appstoreconnect Mcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Appstoreconnect MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for asc_get_beta_group: 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 Appstoreconnect Mcp. Nothing to install.
asc_get_beta_group 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 asc_get_beta_group 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 asc_get_beta_group. 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.
asc_get_beta_group is provided by the Appstoreconnect MCP server (@akoskomuves/appstoreconnect-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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