get_dataverse_column

ServerDataverse MCP Server
CategoryRead

WHAT IT DOES

What get_dataverse_column does on Dataverse MCP Server

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

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why get_dataverse_column needs a policy

This tool only reads and queries schema metadata (column definitions, data types, properties, configuration settings) from Dataverse. It has no side effects, cannot modify data, and presents minimal security risk. The blast radius of misuse is limited to information disclosure of schema details, which is low-severity in most contexts.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Retrieves detailed information about a specific column' and 'Use this to inspect column definitions' — purely retrieval operations with no modification, creation, deletion, or execution of commands.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access get_dataverse_column gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control get_dataverse_column

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Dataverse MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for get_dataverse_column:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_dataverse_column": {}
  }
}

get_dataverse_column is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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FAQ

Questions about get_dataverse_column

What does the get_dataverse_column tool do? +

Retrieves detailed information about a specific column in a Dataverse table, including its data type, properties, and configuration settings. Use this to inspect column definitions and understand field structure. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Dataverse MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_dataverse_column? +

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

What risk level is get_dataverse_column? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_dataverse_column? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_dataverse_column 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_dataverse_column completely? +

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

get_dataverse_column is provided by the Dataverse MCP Server MCP server (mwhesse/dataverse-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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