datagov_get_dataset_metadata

Retrieve metadata for a data.gov.sg dataset ID such as d_abc123.

SERVERMcp Singapore SOURCE@olano/mcp-singapore

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 11 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/olano-mcp-singapore/datagov-get-dataset-metadata.md

WHAT IT DOES

What datagov_get_dataset_metadata does on Mcp Singapore

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

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`datasetId`	string	Yes

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why datagov_get_dataset_metadata is rated Low

Even though datagov_get_dataset_metadata only reads data, uncontrolled read access leaks sensitive information and racks up API costs: an agent caught in a retry loop can make thousands of calls a minute without anyone noticing.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs datagov_get_dataset_metadata safely

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

datagov_get_dataset_metadata Allowed

datagov_get_dataset_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": {
    "datagov_get_dataset_metadata": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about datagov_get_dataset_metadata

What does the datagov_get_dataset_metadata tool do? +

Retrieve metadata for a data.gov.sg dataset ID such as d_abc123. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Singapore MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does datagov_get_dataset_metadata accept? +

datagov_get_dataset_metadata accepts 1 parameter: datasetId. Required: datasetId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on datagov_get_dataset_metadata? +

Register the Mcp Singapore MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for datagov_get_dataset_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 Mcp Singapore. Nothing to install.

What risk level is datagov_get_dataset_metadata? +

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

Can I rate-limit datagov_get_dataset_metadata? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the datagov_get_dataset_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 datagov_get_dataset_metadata completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for datagov_get_dataset_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 datagov_get_dataset_metadata? +

datagov_get_dataset_metadata is provided by the Mcp Singapore MCP server (@olano/mcp-singapore). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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