trove_get_work

Get a specific Trove work by ID.

Server UnClick @unclick/mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 21 required

What trove_get_work does on UnClick

AI agents call trove_get_work 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
id string Yes
api_key string

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why trove_get_work needs a policy

This tool retrieves a single work record from Trove (likely the National Library of Australia's Trove service) by identifier. It is a straightforward read operation that queries existing data without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing external operations. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could only access data already accessible through the API.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'trove_get_work' and description 'Get a specific Trove work by ID' indicate a retrieval operation. The verb 'Get' combined with 'by ID' describes a simple data fetch with no modification or side effects.

Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (api_key)

Questions about trove_get_work

What does the trove_get_work tool do? +

Get a specific Trove work by ID. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does trove_get_work accept? +

trove_get_work accepts 2 parameters: id, api_key. Required: id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on trove_get_work? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit trove_get_work? +

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

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

trove_get_work 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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