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get_course_history

Show the crawl history and change timeline for a specific course. Includes each crawl snapshot (date, item counts, content hash) and a changelog of all detected modifications. Args: - subject (string): Subject slug (e.g., 'science') - grade (integer): Grade level (0=K, 1-12) - course (string, opt...

Part of the BC Curriculum server.

get_course_history is read-only, but an agent in a loop can still rack up calls and cost. PolicyLayer caps every call before it runs. Live in minutes.

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AI agents call get_course_history to retrieve information from BC Curriculum without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

Even though get_course_history only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_course_history": {}
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access get_course_history gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so get_course_history only ever does what you allow.

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Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.

What does the get_course_history tool do? +

Show the crawl history and change timeline for a specific course. Includes each crawl snapshot (date, item counts, content hash) and a changelog of all detected modifications. Args: - subject (string): Subject slug (e.g., 'science') - grade (integer): Grade level (0=K, 1-12) - course (string, optional): Course slug (e.g., 'chemistry'). If omitted, shows history for all courses at subject+grade. Returns: Timeline of crawl snapshots and detected changes per course.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the BC Curriculum MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_course_history? +

Register the BC Curriculum MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_course_history: 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 BC Curriculum. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_course_history? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_course_history? +

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

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

get_course_history is provided by the BC Curriculum MCP server (bc-curriculum-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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