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get_relational_metadata

Retrieve CSDL metadata for relational consumption of a specific asset. Returns complete schema information including tables, columns, data types, primary/foreign keys, and relationships for relational data access and ETL planning. Includes SQL type mapping.

How to control get_relational_metadata ↓

What get_relational_metadata does on SAP Datasphere MCP Server

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

Low Risk

Why get_relational_metadata needs a policy

This tool performs schema metadata discovery and inspection on SAP Datasphere assets. While it is read-only with no side effects, the severity is elevated from 'low' to 'medium' because metadata exposure in enterprise data platforms can reveal sensitive information about data structure, table names, relationships, and field definitions that could inform further attacks or unauthorized data access.

From the tool's definition Tool retrieves metadata information: 'Retrieve CSDL metadata for relational consumption', 'Returns complete schema information including tables, columns, data types, primary/foreign keys, and relationships'.

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

How to control get_relational_metadata

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

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

get_relational_metadata 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 SAP Datasphere MCP Server — 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 get_relational_metadata

What does the get_relational_metadata tool do? +

Retrieve CSDL metadata for relational consumption of a specific asset. Returns complete schema information including tables, columns, data types, primary/foreign keys, and relationships for relational data access and ETL planning. Includes SQL type mapping. It is categorised as a Read tool in the SAP Datasphere MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_relational_metadata? +

Register the SAP Datasphere MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_relational_metadata: 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 SAP Datasphere MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_relational_metadata? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_relational_metadata? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_relational_metadata 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_relational_metadata completely? +

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

get_relational_metadata is provided by the SAP Datasphere MCP Server MCP server (mariodefelipe/sap-datasphere-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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