Reload only the discussion (comments) for a flow as a Markdown section. Returns the same
AI agents call flow_comments_get to retrieve information from DevFlow MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves and returns existing comment data from a flow without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a straightforward data retrieval operation with minimal blast radius if misused by an AI agent.
From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'get' and description states 'Reload only the discussion (comments) for a flow as a Markdown section.' The verb 'reload' and action of retrieving comments indicate a read-only query operation with no modification or side effects.
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Reload only the discussion (comments) for a flow as a Markdown section. Returns the same. It is categorised as a Read tool in the DevFlow MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the DevFlow MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for flow_comments_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 DevFlow MCP Server. Nothing to install.
flow_comments_get 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 flow_comments_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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for flow_comments_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.
flow_comments_get is provided by the DevFlow MCP Server MCP server (klausfreiberufler/devflow-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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