inspect_object

Inspect Target Process objects and properties through the API. This tool also provides API discovery capabilities through error messages when used with unsupported entity types.

Server Targetprocess MCP Server rawnly/apptio-target-process-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What inspect_object does on Targetprocess MCP Server

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

Why inspect_object needs a policy

This tool is designed to retrieve and examine data from Targetprocess without making changes. The API discovery capability is still a read operation that returns informational responses (including error messages). It has minimal blast radius since it only exposes existing object structure and metadata without allowing modifications or destructive actions.

From the tool's definition Tool performs inspection and discovery of Targetprocess objects and properties through the API. The description emphasizes querying capabilities ("inspect", "properties", "API discovery") with no mention of modification, deletion, or execution of side effects.

Questions about inspect_object

What does the inspect_object tool do? +

Inspect Target Process objects and properties through the API. This tool also provides API discovery capabilities through error messages when used with unsupported entity types. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Targetprocess MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on inspect_object? +

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

What risk level is inspect_object? +

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

Can I rate-limit inspect_object? +

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

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

inspect_object is provided by the Targetprocess MCP Server MCP server (rawnly/apptio-target-process-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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