get_metadata

Return the jpzip dataset metadata: data version (YYYY-MM), generated timestamp, total entry count, and per-prefecture counts. Useful for confirming the dataset is current.

Server jpzip MCP server jpzip/mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_metadata does on jpzip MCP server

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

Why get_metadata needs a policy

The tool retrieves and queries metadata about the jpzip dataset without modifying, executing operations, or deleting data. It is a read-only informational lookup, classified as Read with low severity since exposure of dataset version and count information poses minimal risk to an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_metadata' and description state it 'Return[s] the jpzip dataset metadata' including 'data version', 'generated timestamp', 'total entry count', and 'per-prefecture counts'. This is purely a retrieval operation with no side effects.

Questions about get_metadata

What does the get_metadata tool do? +

Return the jpzip dataset metadata: data version (YYYY-MM), generated timestamp, total entry count, and per-prefecture counts. Useful for confirming the dataset is current. It is categorised as a Read tool in the jpzip MCP server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_metadata? +

Register the jpzip MCP server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_metadata: 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 jpzip MCP server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_metadata? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_metadata? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_metadata 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_metadata completely? +

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

get_metadata is provided by the jpzip MCP server MCP server (jpzip/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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