get_log_source

Get details about a specific log source.

Server MCP Log Analyzer sedwardstx/demomcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_log_source does on MCP Log Analyzer

AI agents call get_log_source to retrieve information from MCP Log Analyzer without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why get_log_source needs a policy

This tool retrieves information about a log source configuration or details. It performs a query/fetch operation with no side effects, fitting the Read category. The severity is low because reading log source metadata poses minimal risk—it cannot modify systems, delete data, or execute code. Confidence is high because the action is straightforward: getting (retrieving) details without alteration.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_log_source' and description 'Get details about a specific log source' indicate retrieval of metadata about a log source with no modification or deletion.

Questions about get_log_source

What does the get_log_source tool do? +

Get details about a specific log source. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MCP Log Analyzer MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_log_source? +

Register the MCP Log Analyzer MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_log_source: 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 MCP Log Analyzer. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_log_source? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_log_source? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_log_source 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_log_source completely? +

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

get_log_source is provided by the MCP Log Analyzer MCP server (sedwardstx/demomcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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