usage_info_tool

Get usage statistics and quota information for the active instance.

SERVERQiskit IBM Transpiler MCP Server SOURCEqiskit-ibm-transpiler-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity verified Pull the record →

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WHAT IT DOES

What usage_info_tool does on Qiskit IBM Transpiler MCP Server

AI agents call usage_info_tool to retrieve information from Qiskit IBM Transpiler MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why usage_info_tool is rated Low

This tool queries usage statistics and quota metrics for an active instance. It performs no writes, deletions, code execution, or financial transactions. The function is informational only, making it a Read operation with minimal security risk.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Get usage statistics and quota information' — purely retrieves data without modification or side effects.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs usage_info_tool safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Qiskit IBM Transpiler MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For usage_info_tool, this is the rule to start with:

usage_info_tool Allowed

usage_info_tool is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "usage_info_tool": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Qiskit IBM Transpiler MCP Server, apply this rule, and every usage_info_tool call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about usage_info_tool

What does the usage_info_tool tool do? +

Get usage statistics and quota information for the active instance. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Qiskit IBM Transpiler MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on usage_info_tool? +

Register the Qiskit IBM Transpiler MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for usage_info_tool: 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 Qiskit IBM Transpiler MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is usage_info_tool? +

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

Can I rate-limit usage_info_tool? +

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

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

usage_info_tool is provided by the Qiskit IBM Transpiler MCP Server MCP server (qiskit-ibm-transpiler-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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