get_tool_metadata

Get detailed metadata and configuration schema for a specific tool.

SERVERAutomagik Tools SOURCEnamastexlabs/automagik-tools

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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WHAT IT DOES

What get_tool_metadata does on Automagik Tools

AI agents call get_tool_metadata to retrieve information from Automagik Tools without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why get_tool_metadata is rated Low

This tool retrieves metadata about tools without modifying, executing, or deleting anything. It is a read operation that returns information about tool configuration and structure, comparable to a 'describe' or 'inspect' function. The blast radius is minimal as it only returns existing configuration data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_tool_metadata' and description 'Get detailed metadata and configuration schema for a specific tool' indicate a retrieval operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_tool_metadata safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Automagik Tools, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For get_tool_metadata, this is the rule to start with:

get_tool_metadata Allowed

get_tool_metadata is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

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

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Automagik Tools, apply this rule, and every get_tool_metadata call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_tool_metadata

What does the get_tool_metadata tool do? +

Get detailed metadata and configuration schema for a specific tool. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Automagik Tools MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_tool_metadata? +

Register the Automagik Tools MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_tool_metadata: 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 Automagik Tools. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_tool_metadata? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_tool_metadata? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_tool_metadata 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_tool_metadata completely? +

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

get_tool_metadata is provided by the Automagik Tools MCP server (namastexlabs/automagik-tools). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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