retrieve_dataset

Retrieve persisted dataset content in CSV or JSONL format

SERVERContextForge MCP Gateway SOURCEjrmatherly/mcp-context-forge

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/jrmatherly-mcp-context-forge/retrieve-dataset.md

WHAT IT DOES

What retrieve_dataset does on ContextForge MCP Gateway

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

RISK

Why retrieve_dataset is rated Low

The verb 'retrieve' combined with the read-only output formats (CSV, JSONL) confirms this is a data query/fetch operation with no side effects. No code execution, data modification, deletion, or financial impact is indicated. This is a straightforward Read category tool with low severity due to its passive nature.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'retrieve_dataset' and description 'Retrieve persisted dataset content in CSV or JSONL format' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification or deletion capability.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs retrieve_dataset safely

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

retrieve_dataset Allowed

retrieve_dataset 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": {
    "retrieve_dataset": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about retrieve_dataset

What does the retrieve_dataset tool do? +

Retrieve persisted dataset content in CSV or JSONL format. It is categorised as a Read tool in the ContextForge MCP Gateway MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on retrieve_dataset? +

Register the ContextForge MCP Gateway MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for retrieve_dataset: 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 ContextForge MCP Gateway. Nothing to install.

What risk level is retrieve_dataset? +

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

Can I rate-limit retrieve_dataset? +

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

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

retrieve_dataset is provided by the ContextForge MCP Gateway MCP server (jrmatherly/mcp-context-forge). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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