get_graphql_schema

Returns a summary of the AppSignal GraphQL API schema, including available Query fields, Mutation fields, and all type definitions with their names, kinds, and descriptions. This is a discovery tool - use it BEFORE constructing a custom_graphql_query to understand what data is available. The summ...

Server Langfuse Observability langfuse-observability-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_graphql_schema does on Langfuse Observability

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

Why get_graphql_schema needs a policy

This is purely an informational/discovery tool that retrieves and exposes schema metadata about available GraphQL operations. It performs no mutations, deletions, or external operations—it only reads and summarizes existing schema information. This is a classic Read category action: data retrieval with no side effects.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description: 'Returns a summary of the AppSignal GraphQL API schema' and 'This is a discovery tool - use it BEFORE constructing a custom_graphql_query to understand what data is available.' The tool retrieves schema metadata (Query fields,…

Questions about get_graphql_schema

What does the get_graphql_schema tool do? +

Returns a summary of the AppSignal GraphQL API schema, including available Query fields, Mutation fields, and all type definitions with their names, kinds, and descriptions. This is a discovery tool - use it BEFORE constructing a custom_graphql_query to understand what data is available. The summary provides: - Query fields: What data you can fetch (app, organization, viewer, timezones) - Mutation fields: What actions you can perform - Types: All available types with their kind (type/input/enum/interface/union/scalar) and field counts After reviewing this summary, use get_graphql_schema_details with specific type names to see full field definitions before writing your query. IMPORTANT: Prefer using the other specialized tools (get_exception_incident, search_logs, get_metrics, etc.) for common operations. Only use custom GraphQL queries when: - The specialized tools don. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Langfuse Observability MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_graphql_schema? +

Register the Langfuse Observability MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_graphql_schema: 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 Langfuse Observability. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_graphql_schema? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_graphql_schema? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_graphql_schema 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_graphql_schema completely? +

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

get_graphql_schema is provided by the Langfuse Observability MCP server (langfuse-observability-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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