xano_get_api_group
AI agents call xano_get_api_group to retrieve information from Xano MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
Based on the sibling tools and naming convention, 'xano_get_api_group' most likely retrieves or queries metadata about a Xano API group without modifying data. The tool is paired with other read-only browse/get operations, suggesting it has no side effects. Empty description prevents higher confidence, but contextual evidence supports Read classification.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'xano_get_api_group' suggests a retrieval operation, and it is grouped among other data-browsing tools like 'xano_browse_api_groups' and 'xano_browse_apis_in_group' which are clearly Read operations.
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xano_get_api_group. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Xano MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Xano MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for xano_get_api_group: 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 Xano MCP Server. Nothing to install.
xano_get_api_group 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 xano_get_api_group 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 xano_get_api_group. 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.
xano_get_api_group is provided by the Xano MCP Server MCP server (roboulos/simple-xano-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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