ebay_get_item_by_legacy_id

Get an eBay item by its legacy item ID (classic numeric ID).

SERVERUnClick SOURCE@unclick/mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 63 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-malamutemayhem-unclick-mcp-server/ebay-get-item-by-legacy-id.md

WHAT IT DOES

What ebay_get_item_by_legacy_id does on UnClick

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

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`client_id`	string	Yes
`marketplace`	string	—
`client_secret`	string	Yes
`legacy_item_id`	string	Yes	Legacy eBay item ID (numeric)
`legacy_variation_id`	string	—
`legacy_variation_sku`	string	—

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why ebay_get_item_by_legacy_id is rated Low

This tool retrieves product information from eBay using a legacy item ID. It is a read-only query operation that fetches data without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any external operations. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could retrieve unwanted item details but cannot alter inventory, complete transactions, or cause harm.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'ebay_get_item_by_legacy_id' and description 'Get an eBay item by its legacy item ID' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs ebay_get_item_by_legacy_id safely

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

ebay_get_item_by_legacy_id Allowed

ebay_get_item_by_legacy_id 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": {
    "ebay_get_item_by_legacy_id": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about ebay_get_item_by_legacy_id

What does the ebay_get_item_by_legacy_id tool do? +

Get an eBay item by its legacy item ID (classic numeric ID). It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does ebay_get_item_by_legacy_id accept? +

ebay_get_item_by_legacy_id accepts 6 parameters: client_id, marketplace, client_secret, legacy_item_id, legacy_variation_id, legacy_variation_sku. Required: client_id, client_secret, legacy_item_id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on ebay_get_item_by_legacy_id? +

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

What risk level is ebay_get_item_by_legacy_id? +

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

Can I rate-limit ebay_get_item_by_legacy_id? +

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

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

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

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