get_instance

Get full details for a specific instance including IP, status, and plan.

Server Morpheus MCP Server nixndme/morpheus-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_instance does on Morpheus MCP Server

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

Why get_instance needs a policy

This tool retrieves and queries data about a specific instance (IP address, status, plan details) with no side effects, permissions changes, or state modifications. It is a straightforward read operation that fits the 'Read' category for tools that retrieve or query data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_instance' and description 'Get full details for a specific instance including IP, status, and plan' indicate retrieval of instance information without modification or execution.

Questions about get_instance

What does the get_instance tool do? +

Get full details for a specific instance including IP, status, and plan. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Morpheus MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_instance? +

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

What risk level is get_instance? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_instance? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_instance 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_instance completely? +

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

get_instance is provided by the Morpheus MCP Server MCP server (nixndme/morpheus-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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