read_orchestrator_context

Reads current UnClick Orchestrator continuity so a seat can interpret a freshly saved turn before acting. Use immediately after save_conversation_turn in the required Log -> Read -> Decide -> Reply -> Log reply gate. If this read fails, say CONTEXT_UNREAD or UNTETHERED instead of guessing whether...

Server UnClick @unclick/mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 50 required

What read_orchestrator_context does on UnClick

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

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
q string Optional search text from the saved turn. Do not include secrets.
limit number Maximum events to read.
compact boolean Return compact source summaries by default.
include_raw boolean Include raw fields when explicitly needed.
max_summaries number Maximum compact summaries to return when compact mode is on.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why read_orchestrator_context needs a policy

This tool retrieves and reads state information from the UnClick Orchestrator system. It performs a query-like operation to fetch the current context/continuity state, enabling interpretation of prior conversation turns. This is fundamentally a Read operation — it gathers data to inform decision-making but does not modify, execute external commands, delete data, or incur financial obligations.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'read_orchestrator_context' and description explicitly states 'Reads current UnClick Orchestrator continuity' — a retrieval operation with 'no side effects.' The description emphasizes reading/interpreting saved state without modification.

Questions about read_orchestrator_context

What does the read_orchestrator_context tool do? +

Reads current UnClick Orchestrator continuity so a seat can interpret a freshly saved turn before acting. Use immediately after save_conversation_turn in the required Log -> Read -> Decide -> Reply -> Log reply gate. If this read fails, say CONTEXT_UNREAD or UNTETHERED instead of guessing whether a phrase is a test cue, real request, blocker, proof, or status. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does read_orchestrator_context accept? +

read_orchestrator_context accepts 5 parameters: q, limit, compact, include_raw, max_summaries. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on read_orchestrator_context? +

Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for read_orchestrator_context: 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 read_orchestrator_context? +

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

Can I rate-limit read_orchestrator_context? +

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

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

read_orchestrator_context 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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