get_appcan_doc_categories

获取 AppCan 文档分类列表 - 完整目录索引

Server AppCan Helper MCP Server sandy1108/appcan-helper-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_appcan_doc_categories does on AppCan Helper MCP Server

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

Why get_appcan_doc_categories needs a policy

This tool queries and retrieves static documentation metadata (category listings). It has no side effects, does not modify or delete data, and does not execute external operations. It is purely informational retrieval, fitting the Read category. The low severity reflects that misuse cannot cause damage—an agent might retrieve unnecessary categories but cannot harm systems or data.

From the tool's definition Tool retrieves documentation categories ('获取 AppCan 文档分类列表 - 完整目录索引' translates to 'Get AppCan documentation category list - complete directory index').

Questions about get_appcan_doc_categories

What does the get_appcan_doc_categories tool do? +

获取 AppCan 文档分类列表 - 完整目录索引. It is categorised as a Read tool in the AppCan Helper MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_appcan_doc_categories? +

Register the AppCan Helper MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_appcan_doc_categories: 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 AppCan Helper MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_appcan_doc_categories? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_appcan_doc_categories? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_appcan_doc_categories 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_appcan_doc_categories completely? +

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

get_appcan_doc_categories is provided by the AppCan Helper MCP Server MCP server (sandy1108/appcan-helper-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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