get_metadata_full

Return the complete raw MantisBT metadata cache: all projects with full fields, and per-project lists of users, versions, categories, plus all tags. If the cache does not exist or has expired (default TTL: 24 hours), it will automatically sync first. Use sync_metadata to force a refresh. For a li...

Server MantisBT MCP Server @dpesch/mantisbt-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_metadata_full does on MantisBT MCP Server

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

Why get_metadata_full needs a policy

This tool retrieves and queries metadata without side effects. While it accesses comprehensive project and user information (moderate sensitivity), the operation is read-only with no capability to modify, delete, or execute code. Severity is low because metadata queries have limited blast radius—information disclosure alone, assuming access controls are already in place.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Return[s] the complete raw MantisBT metadata cache' including 'all projects with full fields, and per-project lists of users, versions, categories, plus all tags.' The verb 'Return' and 'get' in the tool name indicate retrieval…

Questions about get_metadata_full

What does the get_metadata_full tool do? +

Return the complete raw MantisBT metadata cache: all projects with full fields, and per-project lists of users, versions, categories, plus all tags. If the cache does not exist or has expired (default TTL: 24 hours), it will automatically sync first. Use sync_metadata to force a refresh. For a lightweight overview use get_metadata instead. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MantisBT MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_metadata_full? +

Register the MantisBT MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_metadata_full: 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 MantisBT MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_metadata_full? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_metadata_full? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_metadata_full 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_metadata_full completely? +

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

get_metadata_full is provided by the MantisBT MCP Server MCP server (@dpesch/mantisbt-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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