changedetection_get_watch

Get full detail on a single watch, including configuration and last-check metadata.

SERVERCrow SOURCEkh0pper/crow

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/kh0pper-crow/changedetection-get-watch.md

WHAT IT DOES

What changedetection_get_watch does on Crow

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

RISK

Why changedetection_get_watch is rated Low

This tool queries and returns information about a watch configuration and its last-check metadata. No data is created, modified, deleted, or acted upon — it purely retrieves existing information. This is a straightforward read operation with minimal risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'changedetection_get_watch' with description 'Get full detail on a single watch, including configuration and last-check metadata' — uses 'Get' verb and retrieves data without modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs changedetection_get_watch safely

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

changedetection_get_watch Allowed

changedetection_get_watch 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": {
    "changedetection_get_watch": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about changedetection_get_watch

What does the changedetection_get_watch tool do? +

Get full detail on a single watch, including configuration and last-check metadata. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Crow MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on changedetection_get_watch? +

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

What risk level is changedetection_get_watch? +

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

Can I rate-limit changedetection_get_watch? +

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

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

changedetection_get_watch is provided by the Crow MCP server (kh0pper/crow). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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