get_query_template · BaseQL MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What get_query_template does on BaseQL MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why get_query_template needs a policy

This tool retrieves a SQL template—a static artifact used for querying blockchain data. It does not execute queries, modify data, delete records, or perform financial operations. Even though templates are used to construct queries against the Base blockchain, the tool itself only reads/retrieves the template. Execution of the resulting query would fall to a separate tool.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_query_template' and description 'get SQL template' indicate retrieval of a template artifact with no execution or data modification. The verb 'get' and the passive nature of retrieving a pre-defined template confirms read-only behavior.

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Questions about get_query_template

What does the get_query_template tool do? +

get SQL template. It is categorised as a Read tool in the BaseQL MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_query_template? +

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

What risk level is get_query_template? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_query_template? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_query_template 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_query_template completely? +

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

get_query_template is provided by the BaseQL MCP Server MCP server (jnix2007/baseql-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.