get_addresses

Retrieve address records from CiviCRM

Server CiviCRM MCP Server johncallhub/civicrm-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_addresses does on CiviCRM MCP Server

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

Why get_addresses needs a policy

This tool retrieves existing address data without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a standard read operation that presents minimal risk if misused by an AI agent, as it only exposes information already stored in the system.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_addresses' and description 'Retrieve address records from CiviCRM' indicate a query operation with no side effects.

Questions about get_addresses

What does the get_addresses tool do? +

Retrieve address records from CiviCRM. It is categorised as a Read tool in the CiviCRM MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_addresses? +

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

What risk level is get_addresses? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_addresses? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_addresses 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_addresses completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_addresses. 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_addresses? +

get_addresses is provided by the CiviCRM MCP Server MCP server (johncallhub/civicrm-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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