summarize_parquet_file

Summarize a Parquet file by reporting its number of rows and columns.

Server WorldBank GDP & Employment MCP Server moderator11/mcpserver-gdp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What summarize_parquet_file does on WorldBank GDP & Employment MCP Server

AI agents call summarize_parquet_file to retrieve information from WorldBank GDP & Employment MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why summarize_parquet_file needs a policy

The tool reads metadata from a Parquet file (row and column counts) and returns a summary. This is a pure read operation with no side effects, reversible modifications, code execution, data destruction, or financial impact. The low severity reflects minimal blast radius—miscalling it only returns metadata about file structure.

From the tool's definition Tool performs data retrieval and analysis operations: 'Summarize a Parquet file by reporting its number of rows and columns.' No modification, deletion, execution of arbitrary code, or financial operations are described.

Questions about summarize_parquet_file

What does the summarize_parquet_file tool do? +

Summarize a Parquet file by reporting its number of rows and columns. It is categorised as a Read tool in the WorldBank GDP & Employment MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on summarize_parquet_file? +

Register the WorldBank GDP & Employment MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for summarize_parquet_file: 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 WorldBank GDP & Employment MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is summarize_parquet_file? +

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

Can I rate-limit summarize_parquet_file? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the summarize_parquet_file 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 summarize_parquet_file completely? +

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

summarize_parquet_file is provided by the WorldBank GDP & Employment MCP Server MCP server (moderator11/mcpserver-gdp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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