databricks_get_external_location

A read tool on the Databricks MCP server.

SERVERDatabricks MCP Server SOURCEpypi:databricks-sdk-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What databricks_get_external_location does on Databricks MCP Server

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

RISK

Why databricks_get_external_location is rated Low

The 'get' verb conventionally denotes read-only retrieval operations. Despite the empty description limiting certainty, the naming pattern strongly suggests this tool queries or retrieves external location metadata from Databricks (likely part of Unity Catalog or storage configuration management). No side effects or data modification are implied.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'databricks_get_external_location' uses the verb 'get', which indicates data retrieval without modification.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs databricks_get_external_location safely

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

databricks_get_external_location Allowed

databricks_get_external_location 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": {
    "databricks_get_external_location": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about databricks_get_external_location

What does the databricks_get_external_location tool do? +

databricks_get_external_location is a read tool on the Databricks MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Databricks MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on databricks_get_external_location? +

Register the Databricks MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for databricks_get_external_location: 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 Databricks MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is databricks_get_external_location? +

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

Can I rate-limit databricks_get_external_location? +

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

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

databricks_get_external_location is provided by the Databricks MCP Server MCP server (pypi:databricks-sdk-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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