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show_lineitem_dimensions

List dimensions for a line item. Returns dimensionId values needed by write_cells and show_dimensionitems. Note: requires model ID (name resolution not supported).

How to control show_lineitem_dimensions ↓

What show_lineitem_dimensions does on Anaplan MCP

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

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Why show_lineitem_dimensions needs a policy

This tool retrieves and enumerates dimension information from an existing model structure. It has no capability to modify, delete, or execute operations—it only reads and returns dimensional metadata. The returned IDs are used as inputs for other tools but the tool itself performs no mutations. This is a classic Read operation.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'List dimensions for a line item' and 'Returns dimensionId values needed by write_cells'. The verb 'List' and 'Returns' indicate data retrieval with no side effects. It queries metadata about model dimensions.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access show_lineitem_dimensions gives an agent:

How to control show_lineitem_dimensions

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Anaplan MCP, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for show_lineitem_dimensions:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "show_lineitem_dimensions": {}
  }
}

show_lineitem_dimensions is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

  1. Create a free account and register Anaplan MCP — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about show_lineitem_dimensions

What does the show_lineitem_dimensions tool do? +

List dimensions for a line item. Returns dimensionId values needed by write_cells and show_dimensionitems. Note: requires model ID (name resolution not supported). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Anaplan MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on show_lineitem_dimensions? +

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

What risk level is show_lineitem_dimensions? +

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

Can I rate-limit show_lineitem_dimensions? +

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

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

show_lineitem_dimensions is provided by the Anaplan MCP server (larasrinath/anaplan-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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