get_library_locations

Get information about all OSU library locations including addresses, hours, and contact details

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

What get_library_locations does on OSU MCP Server

AI agents call get_library_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_library_locations needs a policy

This tool retrieves public directory information (library addresses, hours, contact details) without creating side effects, modifying data, or triggering external operations. It is a straightforward informational lookup typical of Read operations. The data involved is non-sensitive campus infrastructure information. Severity is low because misuse would only return information already publicly available.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_library_locations' and description 'Get information about all OSU library locations including addresses, hours, and contact details' indicate retrieval of static library information with no modification, deletion, or execution of operations.

Questions about get_library_locations

What does the get_library_locations tool do? +

Get information about all OSU library locations including addresses, hours, and contact details. 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_library_locations? +

Register the OSU MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_library_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_library_locations? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_library_locations? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_library_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_library_locations completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_library_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_library_locations? +

get_library_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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