get_issue_details

get_issue_details

Server RunWhen Platform MCP runwhen-contrib/runwhen-platform-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_issue_details does on RunWhen Platform MCP

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

Why get_issue_details needs a policy

The tool follows the 'get_*' pattern typical of read operations that retrieve or query existing data without side effects. While the empty description reduces confidence slightly, the semantic meaning of 'get_issue_details' clearly aligns with the Read category. Severity is low because retrieving issue metadata poses minimal risk compared to write, execute, or destructive operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_issue_details' indicates a retrieval operation that queries issue data. No description provided, but the naming pattern and context within a workspace management platform suggest data retrieval rather than modification or execution.

Questions about get_issue_details

What does the get_issue_details tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on get_issue_details? +

Register the RunWhen Platform MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_issue_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 RunWhen Platform MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_issue_details? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_issue_details? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_issue_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 get_issue_details completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_issue_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 get_issue_details? +

get_issue_details is provided by the RunWhen Platform MCP server (runwhen-contrib/runwhen-platform-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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