get_connection

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why get_connection needs a policy

This tool retrieves information about an existing connection's status. It performs a read-only query operation with no capability to modify, delete, or execute external actions. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could only access connection status information without causing harm to systems or data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_connection' and description 'Get detailed status of a specific connection' indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects.

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

POLICY

How to control get_connection

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

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_connection": {}
  }
}

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

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Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about get_connection

What does the get_connection tool do? +

Get detailed status of a specific connection. It is categorised as a Read tool in the LiveTap MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_connection? +

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

What risk level is get_connection? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_connection? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_connection 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_connection completely? +

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

get_connection is provided by the LiveTap MCP server (livetap/livetap). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every LiveTap tool call.

Start from LiveTap, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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