tool_k8s_get_services

List Kubernetes Services and detect SBI endpoints for 5G NFs.

Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What tool_k8s_get_services does on Kubernetes MCP Server – 5G Core Edition

AI agents call tool_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 tool_k8s_get_services needs a policy

This tool retrieves and enumerates Kubernetes Service resources and extracts SBI (Service-Based Interface) endpoint information for 5G Network Functions. It performs no writes, deletions, code execution, or financial operations—only observation and analysis of existing cluster configuration. The blast radius of misuse is limited to information disclosure about network topology.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'k8s_get_services' and description 'List Kubernetes Services' indicate a query/retrieval operation. The verb 'List' and 'detect' are read-only actions that retrieve cluster state without modification or side effects.

Questions about tool_k8s_get_services

What does the tool_k8s_get_services tool do? +

List Kubernetes Services and detect SBI endpoints for 5G NFs. 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_get_services? +

Register the Kubernetes MCP Server – 5G Core Edition MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tool_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 tool_k8s_get_services? +

tool_k8s_get_services is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit tool_k8s_get_services? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the tool_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 tool_k8s_get_services completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for tool_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 tool_k8s_get_services? +

tool_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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