get_absence

Load one leave or absence record from Sanka by UUID or workspace absence number.

SERVERSanka MCP Server SOURCEsankahq/sanka-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/sankahq-sanka-mcp/get-absence.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_absence does on Sanka MCP Server

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

RISK

Why get_absence is rated Low

This tool retrieves a single absence/leave record by identifier. It has no side effects, does not modify data, and does not execute code or trigger external operations. It is a straightforward read operation querying HR/personnel absence data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_absence' and description 'Load one leave or absence record' indicate data retrieval with 'Load' being a read operation. The parameters (UUID or workspace absence number) are identifiers for lookup, not modifications.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_absence safely

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

get_absence Allowed

get_absence 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": {
    "get_absence": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about get_absence

What does the get_absence tool do? +

Load one leave or absence record from Sanka by UUID or workspace absence number. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Sanka MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_absence? +

Register the Sanka MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_absence: 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 Sanka MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_absence? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_absence? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_absence 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_absence completely? +

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

get_absence is provided by the Sanka MCP Server MCP server (sankahq/sanka-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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