tool_k8s_describe_pod

Describe a pod including events, resource limits, and 5G interface annotations.

Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What tool_k8s_describe_pod does on Kubernetes MCP Server – 5G Core Edition

AI agents call tool_k8s_describe_pod 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 tool_k8s_describe_pod needs a policy

This tool queries and returns information about Kubernetes pod state, configuration, and metadata. The verb 'describe' is a read-only operation that inspects cluster state without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing anything. No side effects or state changes result from calling this tool. It belongs in the Read category with low severity since it only exposes visibility into existing cluster resources.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'describe_pod' and description 'Describe a pod including events, resource limits, and 5G interface annotations' indicates retrieval and inspection of existing pod metadata and status.

Questions about tool_k8s_describe_pod

What does the tool_k8s_describe_pod tool do? +

Describe a pod including events, resource limits, and 5G interface annotations. 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 tool_k8s_describe_pod? +

Register the Kubernetes MCP Server – 5G Core Edition MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tool_k8s_describe_pod: 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 tool_k8s_describe_pod? +

tool_k8s_describe_pod is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit tool_k8s_describe_pod? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the tool_k8s_describe_pod 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 tool_k8s_describe_pod completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for tool_k8s_describe_pod. 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 tool_k8s_describe_pod? +

tool_k8s_describe_pod 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.

// LOOK UP ANOTHER SERVER

Every MCP server has a record like this.

Type a name, get the same breakdown: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, capabilities, recommended policy.

Teams ship this data inside their own products. See what a licence covers →

// GET IN TOUCH

Have a question or want to learn more? Send us a message.

Message sent.

We'll get back to you soon.