iceland-statistics.reference.table_metadata

SERVERApibase SOURCEapibase-mcp-client

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 11 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-whiteknightonhorse-apibase/iceland-statistics.reference.table-metadata.md

WHAT IT DOES

What iceland-statistics.reference.table_metadata does on Apibase

AI agents use iceland-statistics.reference.table_metadata to create or update resources in Apibase, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Apibase environment.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`table_path`	string	Yes	Full path to a leaf table (type='t' from iceland-statistics.catalog), e.g. 'Ibuar/mannfjoldi/1_yfirlit/yfirlit_mannfjolda/MAN00000.px' (population key figures s

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why iceland-statistics.reference.table_metadata is rated Medium

An AI agent can call iceland-statistics.reference.table_metadata faster than any human can review: one bad instruction and it creates or modifies resources in Apibase by the hundred, each call as confident as the last.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs iceland-statistics.reference.table_metadata safely

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

iceland-statistics.reference.table_metadata Rate-limited

iceland-statistics.reference.table_metadata stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "iceland-statistics.reference.table_metadata": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "iceland-statistics.reference.table_metadata_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Apibase, apply this rule, and every iceland-statistics.reference.table_metadata call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about iceland-statistics.reference.table_metadata

What does the iceland-statistics.reference.table_metadata tool do? +

Get metadata for a specific Iceland statistics table — title, dimensions (e.g. Ár/Year, Eining/Unit), valid value codes for each dimension, and latest update timestamp. Use this BEFORE iceland-statistics.table_query to discover accepted filter values. Example path: 'Ibuar/mannfjoldi/1_yfirlit/yfirlit_mannfjolda/MAN00000.px' (population key figures since 1703). Data: px.hagstofa.is, no auth required. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Apibase MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does iceland-statistics.reference.table_metadata accept? +

iceland-statistics.reference.table_metadata accepts 1 parameter: table_path. Required: table_path. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on iceland-statistics.reference.table_metadata? +

Register the Apibase MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for iceland-statistics.reference.table_metadata: 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 Apibase. Nothing to install.

What risk level is iceland-statistics.reference.table_metadata? +

iceland-statistics.reference.table_metadata is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit iceland-statistics.reference.table_metadata? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the iceland-statistics.reference.table_metadata 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 iceland-statistics.reference.table_metadata completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for iceland-statistics.reference.table_metadata. 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 iceland-statistics.reference.table_metadata? +

iceland-statistics.reference.table_metadata is provided by the Apibase MCP server (apibase-mcp-client). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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