get_index_status · Odoo Index MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What get_index_status does on Odoo Index MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why get_index_status needs a policy

This tool retrieves index status information without modifying, deleting, or executing operations. It fits the 'Read' category (retrieves or queries data; no side effects). Severity is low because status information is typically non-sensitive metadata. Confidence is slightly reduced (0.85 vs.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_index_status' indicates status retrieval with no side effects. Server description explicitly states tools 'search and retrieve details' and 'enables AI agents to search and retrieve'.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Questions about get_index_status

What does the get_index_status tool do? +

get_index_status. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Odoo Index MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_index_status? +

Register the Odoo Index MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_index_status: 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 Odoo Index MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_index_status? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_index_status? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_index_status 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_index_status completely? +

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

get_index_status is provided by the Odoo Index MCP server (letzdoo/odoo-indexer-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.