homebox_get_item
AI agents call homebox_get_item to retrieve information from Homebox MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
The tool's name strongly suggests a retrieval/query operation with no side effects. Although the description is empty, the consistent naming pattern across sibling read tools (get_location, get_location_tree, list_items) and the inventory management domain provide high confidence this is a non-destructive read operation. No capability to modify, delete, or execute external commands is implied.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'homebox_get_item' follows the 'get' pattern, which is a standard read operation. The sibling tools include homebox_get_location, homebox_get_location_tree, and homebox_list_items—all clearly read operations in an inventory management context.
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homebox_get_item. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Homebox MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Homebox MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for homebox_get_item: 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 Homebox MCP Server. Nothing to install.
homebox_get_item is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the homebox_get_item 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for homebox_get_item. 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.
homebox_get_item is provided by the Homebox MCP Server MCP server (oangelo/homebox-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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