get_version

A read tool on the Anki MCP server.

SERVERAnki SOURCE@arielbk/anki-mcp

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/io-github-arielbk-anki-mcp/get-version.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_version does on Anki

AI agents call get_version to retrieve information from Anki 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_version is rated Low

The tool retrieves version metadata from an Anki instance. This is a read-only operation with no capability to modify, execute, or affect any state. Even with the empty description, the semantic meaning of 'get_version' is unambiguous and indicates data retrieval only. Low severity because version information is non-sensitive and has no impact on the Anki application or data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_version' with empty description indicates a query operation that retrieves version information without side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_version safely

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

get_version Allowed

get_version 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_version": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about get_version

What does the get_version tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on get_version? +

Register the Anki MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_version: 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 Anki. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_version? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_version? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_version 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_version completely? +

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

get_version is provided by the Anki MCP server (@arielbk/anki-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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