get_dining_locations

Get all OSU dining locations with basic information

Server OSU MCP Server sichengchen/ohio-state-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_dining_locations does on OSU MCP Server

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

Why get_dining_locations needs a policy

This tool retrieves and queries publicly available information about dining locations on campus. It has no side effects, does not modify data, and poses minimal risk if accessed by an AI agent. The action is purely informational (read-only).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_dining_locations' and description 'Get all OSU dining locations with basic information' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification of data.

Questions about get_dining_locations

What does the get_dining_locations tool do? +

Get all OSU dining locations with basic information. It is categorised as a Read tool in the OSU MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_dining_locations? +

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

What risk level is get_dining_locations? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_dining_locations? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_dining_locations 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_dining_locations completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_dining_locations. 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_dining_locations? +

get_dining_locations is provided by the OSU MCP Server MCP server (sichengchen/ohio-state-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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