List the DQL knowledge topics fetchable via dql_reference (and one-line descriptions).
AI agents call list_dql_topics 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 is a purely informational read operation that queries available DQL reference topics and their descriptions. It has no side effects, does not modify any observability data, configurations, or system state. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could only retrieve documentation that is already publicly accessible to any authenticated user of the Dynatrace instance.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_dql_topics' and description 'List the DQL knowledge topics fetchable via dql_reference' indicate a retrieval operation that fetches reference documentation or metadata about DQL topics.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
List the DQL knowledge topics fetchable via dql_reference (and one-line descriptions). 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 list_dql_topics: 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.
list_dql_topics 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 list_dql_topics 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 list_dql_topics. 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.
list_dql_topics 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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