get_schema_details

Get field names, types, and requirements for a Maximo object structure.

Server Maximo Enterprise MCP maximo-enterprise-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_schema_details does on Maximo Enterprise MCP

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

Why get_schema_details needs a policy

This tool performs a read-only query operation to introspect database schema metadata. It returns structural information about objects without side effects, reversibility requirements, or financial implications. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an attacker could learn the schema of Maximo objects but cannot modify, delete, or execute commands through this tool alone.

From the tool's definition Tool retrieves 'field names, types, and requirements' for Maximo object structures with no indication of modification, deletion, or execution of operations.

Questions about get_schema_details

What does the get_schema_details tool do? +

Get field names, types, and requirements for a Maximo object structure. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Maximo Enterprise MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_schema_details? +

Register the Maximo Enterprise MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_schema_details: 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 Maximo Enterprise MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_schema_details? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_schema_details? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_schema_details 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_schema_details completely? +

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

get_schema_details is provided by the Maximo Enterprise MCP server (maximo-enterprise-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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