databricks_get_permissions

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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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-pramodbhatofficial-databricks-sdk-mcp/databricks-get-permissions.md

WHAT IT DOES

What databricks_get_permissions does on Databricks MCP Server

AI agents call databricks_get_permissions 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_permissions is rated Low

This tool queries permissions metadata. The 'get' pattern is retrieval-only, with no side effects. It poses minimal risk to the system—only that an AI agent could read sensitive permission configurations. Confidence is slightly reduced due to the missing description, but the naming convention is clear.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'databricks_get_permissions' uses the 'get' verb, which retrieves data without modification. The description is empty, but the name strongly indicates a query operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs databricks_get_permissions 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_permissions, this is the rule to start with:

databricks_get_permissions Allowed

databricks_get_permissions 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_permissions": {}
  }
}

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_permissions call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about databricks_get_permissions

What does the databricks_get_permissions tool do? +

databricks_get_permissions 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_permissions? +

Register the Databricks MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for databricks_get_permissions: 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_permissions? +

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

Can I rate-limit databricks_get_permissions? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the databricks_get_permissions 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_permissions completely? +

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

databricks_get_permissions 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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