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get_limits

Retrieve plan limits, monthly quota, remaining trial calls, and upgrade state for the current Sentinel API key.

Part of the Scoring server.

get_limits 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_limits to retrieve information from Scoring 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_limits 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_limits": {}
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access get_limits 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_limits 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_limits tool do? +

Retrieve plan limits, monthly quota, remaining trial calls, and upgrade state for the current Sentinel API key.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Scoring MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_limits? +

Register the Scoring MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_limits: 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 Scoring. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_limits? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_limits? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_limits 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_limits completely? +

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

get_limits is provided by the Scoring MCP server (https://mcp.sentinelsignal.io/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Scoring tool call.

Deterministic rules across all 8 Scoring tools. Per-identity grants. Full audit log. Live in minutes. Nothing to install.

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