Get properties of a referenced object. Returns property names and their current values. Usage: 1. First obtain a reference using query_object 2. Pass the reference ID to this tool 3. Optionally specify which properties you want (omit for all properties) Examples: Get all properties of a Mail mess...
AI agents call iac_mcp_get_properties to retrieve information from Iac without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool performs a read-only operation that queries and returns data from macOS application objects. It retrieves property information from already-referenced objects without executing commands, modifying state, or triggering side effects. While it operates within the context of powerful automation capabilities (AppleScript/JXA), the tool itself is confined to data retrieval.
From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Get properties of a referenced object. Returns property names and their current values.' The usage pattern explicitly retrieves existing properties without modification: 'Pass the reference ID to this tool' and optionally specify…
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Get properties of a referenced object. Returns property names and their current values. Usage: 1. First obtain a reference using query_object 2. Pass the reference ID to this tool 3. Optionally specify which properties you want (omit for all properties) Examples: Get all properties of a Mail message: - reference:. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Iac MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Iac MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for iac_mcp_get_properties: 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 Iac. Nothing to install.
iac_mcp_get_properties is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the iac_mcp_get_properties 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for iac_mcp_get_properties. 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.
iac_mcp_get_properties is provided by the Iac MCP server (jsavin/iac-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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