activity_categories_get

A read tool on the ServiceTitan MCP server.

SERVERServiceTitan MCP Server SOURCEjordandalton/servicetitanmcpserver

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What activity_categories_get does on ServiceTitan MCP Server

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

RISK

Why activity_categories_get is rated Low

The 'get' verb combined with the data retrieval pattern established by sibling tools indicates this retrieves activity category data from the ServiceTitan API. No write, execute, or destructive capabilities are evident. This is a straightforward Read operation with low risk to the system if misused.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'activity_categories_get' indicates a retrieval operation (get verb); consistent with sibling tools (activities_controllers_get, activity_codes_get, activity_types_get_list) that are plainly read-only queries.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs activity_categories_get safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and ServiceTitan MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For activity_categories_get, this is the rule to start with:

activity_categories_get Allowed

activity_categories_get is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "activity_categories_get": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect ServiceTitan MCP Server, apply this rule, and every activity_categories_get call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about activity_categories_get

What does the activity_categories_get tool do? +

activity_categories_get is a read tool on the ServiceTitan MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the ServiceTitan MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on activity_categories_get? +

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

What risk level is activity_categories_get? +

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

Can I rate-limit activity_categories_get? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the activity_categories_get 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 activity_categories_get completely? +

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

activity_categories_get is provided by the ServiceTitan MCP Server MCP server (jordandalton/servicetitanmcpserver). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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