get_order_status

Fetch the current status and tracking information for a single OpenPrints order. Use this to check if an order is pending, in production, shipped, or delivered.

Server OpenPrints MCP openprints/mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_order_status does on OpenPrints MCP

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

Why get_order_status needs a policy

get_order_status retrieves order state and tracking details without altering data, executing commands, or triggering financial transactions. It is a read-only query operation with minimal blast radius if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition The tool "fetch[es] the current status and tracking information" for an order—purely retrieving data with no modifications, side effects, or commitments. The verbs are passive inspection: "check if an order is pending, in production, shipped, or delivered."

Questions about get_order_status

What does the get_order_status tool do? +

Fetch the current status and tracking information for a single OpenPrints order. Use this to check if an order is pending, in production, shipped, or delivered. It is categorised as a Read tool in the OpenPrints MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_order_status? +

Register the OpenPrints MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_order_status: 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 OpenPrints MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_order_status? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_order_status? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_order_status 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_order_status completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_order_status. 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_order_status? +

get_order_status is provided by the OpenPrints MCP server (openprints/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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