get_view_columns

Load resolved display columns for one saved Sanka view.

SERVERSanka MCP Server SOURCEsankahq/sanka-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What get_view_columns does on Sanka MCP Server

AI agents call get_view_columns 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_view_columns is rated Low

This tool retrieves metadata about view column configuration from Sanka. The verb 'Load' and the absence of any language indicating state changes, deletion, execution, or financial impact classify this as a Read operation. The blast radius is minimal—unauthorized access to view column metadata poses low risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_view_columns' and description 'Load resolved display columns for one saved Sanka view' indicate data retrieval with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_view_columns 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_view_columns, this is the rule to start with:

get_view_columns Allowed

get_view_columns 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_view_columns": {}
  }
}

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_view_columns call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_view_columns

What does the get_view_columns tool do? +

Load resolved display columns for one saved Sanka view. 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_view_columns? +

Register the Sanka MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_view_columns: 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_view_columns? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_view_columns? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_view_columns 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_view_columns completely? +

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

get_view_columns 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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