mkp_get_capabilities

Get list of MKP system capabilities and features

Server MKP MCP Server publikprinciple/mkp-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What mkp_get_capabilities does on MKP MCP Server

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

Why mkp_get_capabilities needs a policy

This is a straightforward information retrieval operation. It returns capability metadata about the MKP system itself—a read-only query with no side effects, no code execution, and no data modification or deletion. The tool enables discovery of what the system can do rather than performing actions that could cause harm.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'mkp_get_capabilities' and description 'Get list of MKP system capabilities and features' indicate a query/retrieval operation that returns information about available system capabilities without modifying or executing external actions.

Questions about mkp_get_capabilities

What does the mkp_get_capabilities tool do? +

Get list of MKP system capabilities and features. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MKP MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on mkp_get_capabilities? +

Register the MKP MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mkp_get_capabilities: 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 MKP MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is mkp_get_capabilities? +

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

Can I rate-limit mkp_get_capabilities? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mkp_get_capabilities 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 mkp_get_capabilities completely? +

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

mkp_get_capabilities is provided by the MKP MCP Server MCP server (publikprinciple/mkp-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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