// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

OVERTURE TOOLS

14 tools from the Overture MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 14 OVERTURE TOOLS

READ 5 tools

Read check_rerun Check if the user has requested to re-run any nodes. Call this after plan_completed to allow users to re-ru... Read get_approval Wait for user approval of the plan in the Overture UI. Returns status: Read get_node_info Get detailed information about a specific node in the plan. Returns the node\ Read get_resume_info Get detailed information about a paused or failed plan to help resume execution. Returns the current node w... Read get_usage_instructions Get detailed usage instructions for Overture MCP. CALL THIS FIRST before using any other Overture tools. Re...

WRITE 8 tools

Write create_new_plan Signal that you are creating a completely new, unrelated plan. IMPORTANT: Call get_usage_instructions first... Write plan_completed Mark the plan as successfully completed. Call this after all nodes have been executed. Write plan_failed Mark the plan as failed. Call this if an unrecoverable error occurs during execution. Write request_plan_update Update an existing plan with incremental operations. Pass an array of operations to insert, delete, or repl... Write submit_plan Submit a complete plan XML to Overture. IMPORTANT: Call get_usage_instructions first to learn the correct X... Write update_node_detail Update the details of a specific node in the plan. Use this to modify the title, description, complexity, e... Write update_node_status Update the status of a node during execution. Use this to show progress as you work through the plan. The n... Write update_nodes_detail Update details for multiple nodes at once (batch operation). Use this to efficiently modify title, descript...

EXECUTE 1 tools

Execute check_pause Check if the user has paused execution. Call this before starting each node to respect user pause requests....

// FAQ

How many tools does the Overture MCP server have? +

The Overture MCP server exposes 14 tools across 3 categories: Read, Write, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Overture tools? +

Route the Overture server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Overture tools fall into? +

Overture tools are categorised as Read (5), Write (8), Execute (1). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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