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get_server_group

Get a single auth server group by name.

SERVERAPI-Central SOURCEsecure-ssid/centralmcp
Low RISK CLASS
Category Read
Parameters 00 required
Recommended Allowedsee the rule below
Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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What get_server_group does on API-Central

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

Why get_server_group is rated Low

This tool queries and retrieves configuration data for an authentication server group. It is a read-only operation that does not create, modify, delete, or execute any actions. The 'get' verb and retrieval semantics clearly indicate a Read category classification with low severity, as unauthorized access would only expose existing configuration data without enabling destructive or operational changes.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_server_group' and description 'Get a single auth server group by name' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

Questions about get_server_group

What does the get_server_group tool do? +

Get a single auth server group by name. It is categorised as a Read tool in the API-Central MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_server_group? +

Register the API-Central MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_server_group: 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 API-Central. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_server_group? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_server_group? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_server_group 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_server_group completely? +

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

get_server_group is provided by the API-Central MCP server (secure-ssid/centralmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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