Get a filter segment by UID (platform storage filter-segments v1).
AI agents call get_filter_segment to retrieve information from Dynatrace SaaS 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 an existing filter segment by unique identifier. It performs no modifications, deletions, or side effects—it simply queries and returns data. This is a standard Read category operation consistent with other data retrieval tools. The blast radius of misuse is minimal: an agent could retrieve filter configuration details, but cannot alter system state.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_filter_segment' with 'Get' verb and description explicitly states 'Get a filter segment by UID', indicating a retrieval operation.
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Get a filter segment by UID (platform storage filter-segments v1). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Dynatrace SaaS MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Dynatrace SaaS MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_filter_segment: 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 Dynatrace SaaS MCP Server. Nothing to install.
get_filter_segment 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_filter_segment 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_filter_segment. 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_filter_segment is provided by the Dynatrace SaaS MCP Server MCP server (mnmozi/dynatrace-mcp-saas). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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