who-gho-list-dimensions
List the dimensions exposed by the WHO GHO OData API (e.g. SEX, COUNTRY, GHO).
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What who-gho-list-dimensions does on Meta Data Mcp
AI agents call who-gho-list-dimensions 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.
Why who-gho-list-dimensions is rated Low
This tool queries an open data API to discover available dimension fields (SEX, COUNTRY, GHO, etc.). It performs a read-only retrieval of schema/metadata information with no side effects, no code execution, and no data modification. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent can only enumerate public API dimensions, which is already documented. This is a straightforward Read classification.
From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list' and description states 'List the dimensions exposed by the WHO GHO OData API'. The action is to retrieve and enumerate metadata dimensions without modifying, executing operations, or accessing sensitive data.
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The rule that runs who-gho-list-dimensions 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 who-gho-list-dimensions, this is the rule to start with:
who-gho-list-dimensions 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 Meta Data Mcp, apply this rule, and every who-gho-list-dimensions call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about who-gho-list-dimensions
List the dimensions exposed by the WHO GHO OData API (e.g. SEX, COUNTRY, GHO). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Meta Data Mcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Meta Data MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for who-gho-list-dimensions: 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.
who-gho-list-dimensions 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 who-gho-list-dimensions 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 who-gho-list-dimensions. 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.
who-gho-list-dimensions 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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