item-service-get-item-descendants

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why item-service-get-item-descendants needs a policy

The tool performs a query/retrieval of hierarchical item data from Sitecore without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. This is a standard Read operation with minimal blast radius if misused by an AI agent (worst case: unauthorized information disclosure about item structure).

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Get descendants of a Sitecore item by its ID' - this is a retrieval operation with no modification, deletion, or execution of external operations.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access item-service-get-item-descendants gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control item-service-get-item-descendants

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Mcp Sitecore, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for item-service-get-item-descendants:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "item-service-get-item-descendants": {}
  }
}

item-service-get-item-descendants is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about item-service-get-item-descendants

What does the item-service-get-item-descendants tool do? +

Get descendants of a Sitecore item by its ID. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Sitecore MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on item-service-get-item-descendants? +

Register the Mcp Sitecore MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for item-service-get-item-descendants: 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 Sitecore. Nothing to install.

What risk level is item-service-get-item-descendants? +

item-service-get-item-descendants is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit item-service-get-item-descendants? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the item-service-get-item-descendants 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 item-service-get-item-descendants completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for item-service-get-item-descendants. 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 item-service-get-item-descendants? +

item-service-get-item-descendants is provided by the Mcp Sitecore MCP server (@antonytm/mcp-sitecore-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Mcp Sitecore tool call.

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