get_handle

Get a single handle by its GUID/address.

Server Bluebubbles metaember/bluebubbles-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_handle does on Bluebubbles

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

Why get_handle needs a policy

This tool retrieves contact information (a 'handle' - likely an iMessage identifier) by its unique identifier. It performs a query-only operation with no side effects, data modification, or external state changes. The action is purely informational lookup, making it a Read category tool with low risk severity.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_handle' and description 'Get a single handle by its GUID/address' indicate retrieval of contact/user information without modification. Consistent with server's stated ability to support 'contact lookups' as a read operation.

Questions about get_handle

What does the get_handle tool do? +

Get a single handle by its GUID/address. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Bluebubbles MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_handle? +

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

What risk level is get_handle? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_handle? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_handle 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_handle completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_handle. 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_handle? +

get_handle is provided by the Bluebubbles MCP server (metaember/bluebubbles-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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