read_record

Read a specific record from a Unidata file by its ID.

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

What read_record does on UOFastMCP

AI agents call read_record 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 read_record needs a policy

This tool retrieves a single record by ID from a database file. It performs a query operation with no capacity to modify, delete, or execute code. The operation is read-only and has minimal blast radius if invoked by an AI agent, as it only returns existing data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'read_record' and description 'Read a specific record from a Unidata file by its ID' indicate retrieval of data without modification or side effects.

Questions about read_record

What does the read_record tool do? +

Read a specific record from a Unidata file by its ID. 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 read_record? +

Register the UOFast MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for read_record: 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 read_record? +

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

Can I rate-limit read_record? +

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

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

read_record 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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