get_volume

get_volume

Server OCI MCP Server jopsis/mcp-server-oci
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_volume does on OCI MCP Server

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

Why get_volume needs a policy

The 'get_' prefix strongly suggests data retrieval without modification. In OCI, volumes typically refer to block storage devices attached to compute instances, and retrieving their metadata/configuration is a Read operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_volume' indicates retrieval of volume data (a Read operation). The OCI MCP Server description emphasizes management of resources including compute instances and storage, and sibling tools like 'get_bucket', 'get_autonomous_database',…

Questions about get_volume

What does the get_volume tool do? +

get_volume. It is categorised as a Read tool in the OCI MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_volume? +

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

What risk level is get_volume? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_volume? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_volume 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_volume completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_volume. 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_volume? +

get_volume is provided by the OCI MCP Server MCP server (jopsis/mcp-server-oci). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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