get_knowledge_item

根據 ID 取得特定知識項目的完整內容,包含所有元資料和關聯知識

Server EKMS MCP Server jihsin/ekms-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_knowledge_item does on EKMS MCP Server

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

Why get_knowledge_item needs a policy

This tool retrieves/queries data from the EKMS by knowledge item ID and returns metadata and associated knowledge. It performs a read-only operation with no side effects, aligning with the Read category definition of data retrieval without modification or external execution.

From the tool's definition Tool description indicates 'get' operation (根據 ID 取得 = 'retrieve by ID') that retrieves complete content and metadata of a specific knowledge item. No modification, deletion, or execution capabilities are described.

Questions about get_knowledge_item

What does the get_knowledge_item tool do? +

根據 ID 取得特定知識項目的完整內容,包含所有元資料和關聯知識. It is categorised as a Read tool in the EKMS MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_knowledge_item? +

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

What risk level is get_knowledge_item? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_knowledge_item? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_knowledge_item 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_knowledge_item completely? +

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

get_knowledge_item is provided by the EKMS MCP Server MCP server (jihsin/ekms-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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