get_platform_schema

Get the platform schema for a specific connected account or platform. Call this before creating posts with platform_settings so you know allowed post types, media limits, helper tools, and field names.

Server Posterly posterly-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_platform_schema does on Posterly

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

Why get_platform_schema needs a policy

This is a read-only operation that retrieves configuration and capability information about a social media platform. It has no side effects, does not create, modify, delete, or execute any operations. It is purely informational and used to inform the user or subsequent operations about what is allowed on a platform.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Get the platform schema' — a retrieval operation. It queries metadata about platform capabilities, post types, media limits, and field names without modifying or executing any actions.

Questions about get_platform_schema

What does the get_platform_schema tool do? +

Get the platform schema for a specific connected account or platform. Call this before creating posts with platform_settings so you know allowed post types, media limits, helper tools, and field names. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Posterly MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_platform_schema? +

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

What risk level is get_platform_schema? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_platform_schema? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_platform_schema 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_platform_schema completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_platform_schema. 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_platform_schema? +

get_platform_schema is provided by the Posterly MCP server (posterly-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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