Get detailed metadata for a Statistics Canada dataset. Returns structure information including dimensions, members, and date ranges. :param product_id: The StatsCan product/cube ID (e.g., 18100004) :type product_id: int :return: Dictionary with cube metadata or error detail...
Part of the Statistics Canada MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
AI agents call get_cube_metadata to retrieve information from Statistics Canada without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.
Even though get_cube_metadata only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.
Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.
tools:
get_cube_metadata:
rules:
- action: allowSee the full Statistics Canada policy for all 15 tools.
Get detailed metadata for a Statistics Canada dataset. Returns structure information including dimensions, members, and date ranges. :param product_id: The StatsCan product/cube ID (e.g., 18100004) :type product_id: int :return: Dictionary with cube metadata or error details :rtype: dict . It is categorised as a Read tool in the Statistics Canada MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for get_cube_metadata. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Statistics Canada MCP server.
get_cube_metadata 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_cube_metadata rule in your Intercept 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 Intercept policy for get_cube_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.
get_cube_metadata is provided by the Statistics Canada MCP server (pranaviate/statscan-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.
npx -y @policylayer/intercept