get_program_element

Get an element

Server Eduframe martijnpieters/eduframe-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_program_element does on Eduframe

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

Why get_program_element needs a policy

This tool retrieves program element information from the Eduframe system. As a 'get' operation, it performs a read-only query with no data modification, deletion, or execution of arbitrary operations. The minimal blast radius from misuse (unauthorized data access) places it in the Read category with low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_program_element' with description 'Get an element' indicates a retrieval operation. The verb 'get' and context of an Eduframe API server focused on resource management suggests a query/fetch action that retrieves data without side effects.

Questions about get_program_element

What does the get_program_element tool do? +

Get an element. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Eduframe MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_program_element? +

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

What risk level is get_program_element? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_program_element? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_program_element 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_program_element completely? +

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

get_program_element is provided by the Eduframe MCP server (martijnpieters/eduframe-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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