obtener_contexto_curso

Returns a compact radiograph of a Moodle course: metadata, sections with module counts, recent MCP-published lessons, and enrolment counts (teachers vs students). Call this before publishing a Ficha so the agent knows where it fits.

Server Moodle marcosnahuel/moodle-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What obtener_contexto_curso does on Moodle

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

Why obtener_contexto_curso needs a policy

This tool only retrieves and returns course information (metadata, sections, lessons, enrolment counts) with no side effects. It is explicitly described as a read-before-publish context tool, confirming it performs no writes or modifications.

From the tool's definition Returns a compact radiograph of a Moodle course: metadata, sections with module counts, recent MCP-published lessons, and enrolment counts

Questions about obtener_contexto_curso

What does the obtener_contexto_curso tool do? +

Returns a compact radiograph of a Moodle course: metadata, sections with module counts, recent MCP-published lessons, and enrolment counts (teachers vs students). Call this before publishing a Ficha so the agent knows where it fits. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Moodle MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on obtener_contexto_curso? +

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

What risk level is obtener_contexto_curso? +

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

Can I rate-limit obtener_contexto_curso? +

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

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

obtener_contexto_curso is provided by the Moodle MCP server (marcosnahuel/moodle-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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