Get tenant variables by type This tool retrieves different types of tenant variables. Use variableType parameter to specify which type: -
AI agents call get_tenant_variables to retrieve information from Octopus Deploy MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool performs a straightforward data retrieval operation on tenant variables. It has no ability to create, modify, delete, or execute actions. The server's stated read-only access model and the retrieval semantics confirm this is a Read category tool with low severity—exposing configuration data but not enabling harmful modifications or operations.
From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'retrieves' tenant variables and is part of a server explicitly described as providing 'read-only access' to DevOps resources. The verb 'Get' and 'retrieves' indicate data retrieval with no modification or side effects.
Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access get_tenant_variables gives an agent:
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Octopus Deploy MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for get_tenant_variables:
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"get_tenant_variables": {}
}
}get_tenant_variables is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
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Get tenant variables by type This tool retrieves different types of tenant variables. Use variableType parameter to specify which type: -. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Octopus Deploy MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Octopus Deploy MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_tenant_variables: 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 Octopus Deploy MCP Server. Nothing to install.
get_tenant_variables 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 get_tenant_variables 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 get_tenant_variables. 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.
get_tenant_variables is provided by the Octopus Deploy MCP Server MCP server (octopusdeploy/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
Deterministic rules across all 30 Octopus Deploy MCP Server tools. Per-identity grants. Full audit log. Live in minutes. Nothing to install.
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