k8s_get_services

k8s_get_services

Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What k8s_get_services does on Kubernetes MCP Server – 5G Core Edition

AI agents call k8s_get_services to retrieve information from Kubernetes MCP Server – 5G Core Edition without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why k8s_get_services needs a policy

This tool retrieves Kubernetes Service object metadata and status from the cluster. It enables read-only querying of network service configuration, endpoints, and routing rules—information that could expose internal topology and service locations in a 5G Core environment. The risk is informational disclosure rather than direct system modification.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'k8s_get_services' indicates retrieval of Kubernetes Service resources. The 'get' prefix and context (sibling tools like k8s_get_pods, k8s_get_deployments, k8s_get_nodes) confirm this is a query/list operation with no side effects.

Questions about k8s_get_services

What does the k8s_get_services tool do? +

k8s_get_services. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Kubernetes MCP Server – 5G Core Edition MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on k8s_get_services? +

Register the Kubernetes MCP Server – 5G Core Edition MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for k8s_get_services: 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 Kubernetes MCP Server – 5G Core Edition. Nothing to install.

What risk level is k8s_get_services? +

k8s_get_services is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit k8s_get_services? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the k8s_get_services 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 k8s_get_services completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for k8s_get_services. 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 k8s_get_services? +

k8s_get_services is provided by the Kubernetes MCP Server – 5G Core Edition MCP server (sanzco/mcp5g). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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