get_dashboard_data

Get dashboard KPI data for a specific module.

Server ERPNext MCP Server musab1khan/erpnext-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_dashboard_data does on ERPNext MCP Server

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

Why get_dashboard_data needs a policy

This tool retrieves key performance indicator (KPI) data from a dashboard for informational purposes only. It performs a read-only query operation with no side effects, no data modification, and no capability to execute commands or trigger external operations. The blast radius is minimal—misuse would at worst expose business metrics data already available within the system to the querying user.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_dashboard_data' and description 'Get dashboard KPI data for a specific module' indicate pure data retrieval with no modification, deletion, or execution of code/commands.

Questions about get_dashboard_data

What does the get_dashboard_data tool do? +

Get dashboard KPI data for a specific module. It is categorised as a Read tool in the ERPNext MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_dashboard_data? +

Register the ERPNext MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_dashboard_data: 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 ERPNext MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_dashboard_data? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_dashboard_data? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_dashboard_data 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_dashboard_data completely? +

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

get_dashboard_data is provided by the ERPNext MCP Server MCP server (musab1khan/erpnext-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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