Get task dependencies (predecessors/successors) for dependency analysis
AI agents call get_dependencies to retrieve information from Project Management AI Analysis without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool queries and retrieves task dependency information (predecessors/successors) for analysis purposes. It performs a read-only operation with no data modification, execution of external commands, or destructive actions. The low severity reflects that misuse would only expose existing project structure metadata without enabling harmful modifications or operations.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'get_dependencies' and description states 'Get task dependencies (predecessors/successors) for dependency analysis' — uses 'Get' verb and retrieves relationship metadata without modification or side effects.
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Get task dependencies (predecessors/successors) for dependency analysis. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Project Management AI Analysis MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Project Management AI Analysis MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_dependencies: 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 Project Management AI Analysis. Nothing to install.
get_dependencies 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_dependencies 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_dependencies. 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_dependencies is provided by the Project Management AI Analysis MCP server (pm-mcp-servers). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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