copilot_get_usage_by_editor

Break down Copilot usage by editor/IDE

SERVERSage MCP SOURCEsagemcp/sagemcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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WHAT IT DOES

What copilot_get_usage_by_editor does on Sage MCP

AI agents call copilot_get_usage_by_editor to retrieve information from Sage MCP without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why copilot_get_usage_by_editor is rated Low

This tool retrieves and aggregates usage metrics—a read-only operation with no side effects. The verb 'get' and the analytical nature of the request (breaking down usage statistics) confirm this is a Read category tool. Severity is low because misuse only exposes usage analytics, which has limited blast radius compared to operational or financial tools.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'copilot_get_usage_by_editor' and description 'Break down Copilot usage by editor/IDE' indicate a query/retrieval operation that returns usage analytics data without modifying any state.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs copilot_get_usage_by_editor safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Sage MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For copilot_get_usage_by_editor, this is the rule to start with:

copilot_get_usage_by_editor Allowed

copilot_get_usage_by_editor is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "copilot_get_usage_by_editor": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Sage MCP, apply this rule, and every copilot_get_usage_by_editor call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about copilot_get_usage_by_editor

What does the copilot_get_usage_by_editor tool do? +

Break down Copilot usage by editor/IDE. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Sage MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on copilot_get_usage_by_editor? +

Register the Sage MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for copilot_get_usage_by_editor: 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 Sage MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is copilot_get_usage_by_editor? +

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

Can I rate-limit copilot_get_usage_by_editor? +

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

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

copilot_get_usage_by_editor is provided by the Sage MCP server (sagemcp/sagemcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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