xano_get_instance_details · Xano MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What xano_get_instance_details does on Xano MCP Server

AI agents call xano_get_instance_details 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.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why xano_get_instance_details needs a policy

This tool retrieves instance metadata without modifying data. The 'get' pattern combined with a 'details' query indicates a read-only information retrieval operation. No side effects are expected. The empty description prevents perfect certainty, but the naming convention is unambiguous.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'xano_get_instance_details' uses the 'get' verb, which conventionally retrieves data. The Xano MCP server description indicates it enables interaction with Xano databases through metadata APIs.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Questions about xano_get_instance_details

What does the xano_get_instance_details tool do? +

xano_get_instance_details. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Xano MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on xano_get_instance_details? +

Register the Xano MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for xano_get_instance_details: 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.

What risk level is xano_get_instance_details? +

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

Can I rate-limit xano_get_instance_details? +

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

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

xano_get_instance_details 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.