get_service_definition

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why get_service_definition needs a policy

This tool retrieves service metadata and configuration from Datadog without modifying data. While service definitions may contain sensitive information (ownership, configuration details) that could inform attackers about system architecture or team structure, the action itself is read-only with no side effects.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description indicate retrieval only: 'Retrieve the definition of a specific service' and 'contain metadata, ownership, and configuration details'. No modification, deletion, or execution verbs present.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access get_service_definition gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control get_service_definition

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Datadog MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for get_service_definition:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_service_definition": {}
  }
}

get_service_definition is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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FAQ

Questions about get_service_definition

What does the get_service_definition tool do? +

Retrieve the definition of a specific service from Datadog. Service definitions contain metadata, ownership, and configuration details for individual services. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Datadog MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_service_definition? +

Register the Datadog MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_service_definition: 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 Datadog MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_service_definition? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_service_definition? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_service_definition 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_service_definition completely? +

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

get_service_definition is provided by the Datadog MCP Server MCP server (shelfio/datadog-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Datadog MCP Server tool call.

Start from Datadog MCP Server, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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