get_user_info_tool

Get user details from the wiki.

Server MCP Mediawiki mcp-mediawiki-crunchtools
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_user_info_tool does on MCP Mediawiki

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

Why get_user_info_tool needs a policy

This tool retrieves user information from a MediaWiki instance. It performs a read-only query operation with no side effects, no data modification, and no capability to execute code or commands. The verb 'Get' and the passive nature of retrieving details confirm this is a simple data retrieval action.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_user_info_tool' and description 'Get user details from the wiki' indicate data retrieval with no modification or destructive capability.

Questions about get_user_info_tool

What does the get_user_info_tool tool do? +

Get user details from the wiki. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MCP Mediawiki MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_user_info_tool? +

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

What risk level is get_user_info_tool? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_user_info_tool? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_user_info_tool 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_user_info_tool completely? +

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

get_user_info_tool is provided by the MCP Mediawiki MCP server (mcp-mediawiki-crunchtools). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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