adb_workflow_validate

Validate a workflow JSON definition without executing it. Reports structural errors and shows the execution plan.

SERVERDeepadb SOURCEdeepadb

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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WHAT IT DOES

What adb_workflow_validate does on Deepadb

AI agents call adb_workflow_validate to retrieve information from Deepadb without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why adb_workflow_validate is rated Low

This tool performs structural validation and inspection of a workflow definition, which are read-only operations that retrieve and report information without modifying state, executing code, or triggering side effects. The explicit constraint 'without executing it' rules out Execute category. No data is created, modified, or deleted.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Validate a workflow JSON definition without executing it. Reports structural errors and shows the execution plan.' The explicit mention of validation without execution and reporting/showing (read-only operations) confirms this is a…

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs adb_workflow_validate safely

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

adb_workflow_validate Allowed

adb_workflow_validate 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": {
    "adb_workflow_validate": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about adb_workflow_validate

What does the adb_workflow_validate tool do? +

Validate a workflow JSON definition without executing it. Reports structural errors and shows the execution plan. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Deepadb MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on adb_workflow_validate? +

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

What risk level is adb_workflow_validate? +

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

Can I rate-limit adb_workflow_validate? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the adb_workflow_validate 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 adb_workflow_validate completely? +

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

adb_workflow_validate is provided by the Deepadb MCP server (deepadb). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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