AI agents call get_datasets_by_format to retrieve information from Hong Kong Open Data MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves dataset information filtered by format from a read-only open data portal. It has no capability to modify, delete, execute code, or move money. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could retrieve the same public data available through the web interface.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_datasets_by_format' indicates a retrieval/query operation. Server context shows all sibling tools are read-only data access functions (get_category_details, get_dataset_details, list_categories, list_datasets, search_datasets).
Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access get_datasets_by_format gives an agent:
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Hong Kong Open Data MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for get_datasets_by_format:
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"get_datasets_by_format": {}
}
}get_datasets_by_format is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
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get_datasets_by_format. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Hong Kong Open Data MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Hong Kong Open Data MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_datasets_by_format: 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 Hong Kong Open Data MCP Server. Nothing to install.
get_datasets_by_format is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_datasets_by_format 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_datasets_by_format. 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.
get_datasets_by_format is provided by the Hong Kong Open Data MCP Server MCP server (mcp-open-data-hk/mcp-open-data-hk). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
Start from Hong Kong Open Data MCP Server, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.
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