get_server_logs

Fetch recent logs for a running server by port

Server Llauncher shanevcantwell/llauncher
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_server_logs does on Llauncher

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

Why get_server_logs needs a policy

This tool queries and retrieves existing log data from a server instance. It performs a read-only operation with no capability to modify, delete, or execute actions. The blast radius is minimal—logs may contain sensitive information but the tool itself cannot alter system state or trigger operations. Confidence is high because the description clearly indicates a fetch operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_server_logs' and description 'Fetch recent logs for a running server by port' indicate retrieval of log data with no modification or side effects.

Questions about get_server_logs

What does the get_server_logs tool do? +

Fetch recent logs for a running server by port. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Llauncher MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_server_logs? +

Register the Llauncher MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_server_logs: 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 Llauncher. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_server_logs? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_server_logs? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_server_logs 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_logs completely? +

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

get_server_logs is provided by the Llauncher MCP server (shanevcantwell/llauncher). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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