Parse and retrieve the markdown header structure of a scratchpad. Shows hierarchy with line numbers to help locate content sections.
AI agents call get-scratchpad-outline to retrieve information from Scratchpad MCP without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves structured information about an existing scratchpad's organization without modifying data or triggering external operations. It is purely informational, supporting navigation and content discovery within the scratchpad. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—exposure is limited to whatever markdown outlines the agent can already see, with no ability to alter or delete content.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'get-scratchpad-outline' and description 'Parse and retrieve the markdown header structure' indicates read-only retrieval of scratchpad metadata (headers and hierarchy). No modification, deletion, or execution described.
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Parse and retrieve the markdown header structure of a scratchpad. Shows hierarchy with line numbers to help locate content sections. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Scratchpad MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Scratchpad MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get-scratchpad-outline: 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 Scratchpad MCP. Nothing to install.
get-scratchpad-outline 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-scratchpad-outline 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-scratchpad-outline. 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-scratchpad-outline is provided by the Scratchpad MCP server (pc035860/scratchpad-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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