get_asset_info

get_asset_info

Server MeteoControl MCP Server nielsvbrecht/meteocontrol-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_asset_info does on MeteoControl MCP Server

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

Why get_asset_info needs a policy

The tool follows the 'get_' naming pattern typical of retrieval operations and fits within the MeteoControl monitoring API's read-only data access pattern. No write, delete, execution, or financial operations are indicated. Even with an empty description, the contextual evidence from the server's stated purpose (monitoring/retrieval) and sibling tools justifies the Read category with high confidence.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_asset_info' combined with sibling tools (get_alerts, get_energy_data, list_systems) and server description stating 'retrieve real-time and historical energy data, system alerts, and detailed asset configuration metrics' indicates this is a data…

Questions about get_asset_info

What does the get_asset_info tool do? +

get_asset_info. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MeteoControl MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_asset_info? +

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

What risk level is get_asset_info? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_asset_info? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_asset_info 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_asset_info completely? +

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

get_asset_info is provided by the MeteoControl MCP Server MCP server (nielsvbrecht/meteocontrol-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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