get_dict_items

Get DICT items for a file, optionally filtered by type (D for data fields, V for virtual fields). This shows available field definitions.

Server UOFastMCP rokipark/uofastmcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_dict_items does on UOFastMCP

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

Why get_dict_items needs a policy

This tool retrieves and displays dictionary field definitions for a U2 database file. It is a read-only query operation that returns schema metadata without modifying data or executing code. The filtering options (D/V types) are purely for presentation purposes and do not alter the underlying database state. No data is created, modified, deleted, or overwritten.

From the tool's definition Tool description: 'Get DICT items for a file, optionally filtered by type (D for data fields, V for virtual fields). This shows available field definitions.' The action is retrieval of metadata/schema information with no modification or side effects.

Questions about get_dict_items

What does the get_dict_items tool do? +

Get DICT items for a file, optionally filtered by type (D for data fields, V for virtual fields). This shows available field definitions. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UOFastMCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_dict_items? +

Register the UOFast MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_dict_items: 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 UOFastMCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_dict_items? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_dict_items? +

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

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

get_dict_items is provided by the UOFast MCP server (rokipark/uofastmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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