imf-get-dataflow

Get metadata for a single IMF dataflow.

SERVERMeta Data Mcp SOURCEpypi:meta-data-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-derekslinz-meta-data-mcp/imf-get-dataflow.md

WHAT IT DOES

What imf-get-dataflow does on Meta Data Mcp

AI agents call imf-get-dataflow to retrieve information from Meta Data Mcp without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why imf-get-dataflow is rated Low

This tool retrieves metadata about an IMF dataflow—a purely informational operation with no side effects, data modification, code execution, or destructive capability. It is consistent with other Read operations in the server (arxiv-get-paper, au-data-gov-get-dataset) and poses minimal risk if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'imf-get-dataflow' and description 'Get metadata for a single IMF dataflow' indicate a query/retrieval operation. The verb 'Get' and noun 'metadata' confirm read-only access to IMF data without modification or execution capabilities.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs imf-get-dataflow safely

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

imf-get-dataflow Allowed

imf-get-dataflow 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": {
    "imf-get-dataflow": {}
  }
}

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

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Meta Data Mcp, apply this rule, and every imf-get-dataflow call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about imf-get-dataflow

What does the imf-get-dataflow tool do? +

Get metadata for a single IMF dataflow. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Meta Data Mcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on imf-get-dataflow? +

Register the Meta Data MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for imf-get-dataflow: 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 Meta Data Mcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is imf-get-dataflow? +

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

Can I rate-limit imf-get-dataflow? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the imf-get-dataflow 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 imf-get-dataflow completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for imf-get-dataflow. 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 imf-get-dataflow? +

imf-get-dataflow is provided by the Meta Data MCP server (pypi:meta-data-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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